    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [June 19, 2007]
    [Pages 771-772]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Assistance to Israel
    June 19, 2007

        I am strongly committed to Israel's security and viability as a
    Jewish state and to the maintenance of its qualitative military edge.
    During our meeting today, I told Prime Minister Olmert that I am committed to reaching a new 10-year agreement
    that will give Israel the increased assistance it requires to meet the
    new threats and challenges it faces. The work on this new agreement was
    launched during the Prime Minister's previous visit. I will send Under
    Secretary of State Nick Burns and an
    interagency team to Israel in July to

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    lead discussions aimed at concluding an agreement soon.

    Note: The statement referred to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel.