    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [April 17, 1997]
    [Page 449]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Chaim Herzog
    April 17, 1997

        I was informed this morning that former Israeli President Chaim
    Herzog had died after a long illness. I offer my heartfelt condolences
    to his family and to the people of Israel. Chaim Herzog not only served
    the Israeli people with distinction as their President for 10 years, he
    was a courageous soldier in the liberation of Europe and a distinguished
    leader in the Israeli armed forces. He will long be remembered for his
    years as a statesman and scholar--he personified a vibrant, emerging
    Israel, taking its place in the community of nations.