PRESIDENT BUSH: President Peres and Prime Minister Olmert, I thank you for your warm welcome. You know, it’s been nearly a decade since I’ve been in Israel. I’ve really been looking forward to coming back. Truth of the matter is, when I was here last time, I really didn’t think I’d be coming back as President of the United States. But I knew I’d come back, because Israel is a special place. And it’s a great honor to make my first visit as the President of the United States. Thank you all for coming out to welcome me.
My one regret is that my wife isn’t traveling today. Laura is back home in Washington, but she sends her very best regards to both of you all and to the people of Israel.
The United States and Israel are strong allies. The source of that strength is a shared belief in the power of human freedom. Our people have built two great democracies under difficult circumstances. We built free economies to unleash the potential of our people. And the alliance between our two nations helps guarantee Israel’s security as a Jewish state.
Each of our nations must guard against terror. We must firmly resist those who murder the innocent to achieve their political objectives. We must recognize that the great ideology based upon liberty is hopeful. Working the lines here, one of the religious leaders said, remember, Mr. President, justice and love. Justice and love is based upon a society that welcomes human rights and human dignity, a society which recognizes the universality of freedom. And that’s what we stand for today. We will do more than defend ourselves. We seek lasting peace. We see a new opportunity for peace here in the Holy Land, and for freedom across the region.
I look forward to my meetings with President Peres and Prime Minister Olmert. We will discuss our deep desire for security, for freedom, and for peace throughout the Middle East. I want to thank the people of Israel for their friendship and hospitality, and I appreciate the opportunity to visit your beautiful country once again. God bless.
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Aleinu v’al kol haOlam – shalom…
Sounds like Purim:
King Achashveirosh (the Melech Tipaish) without Queen Esther.
The problem is, Bush, as with most US Presidents, is willing to sacrifice Israel’s security on the altar of personal legacy. Bush would jeopardize Israel’s safety for a peace deal w/ the Palestinians, granted he would believe it would bring about true peace, thus cementing his place in the annals of history.
Words are nice, let’s see him back it up w/ action.
Leiv Meluchim V’surim Byad H’
helloO?! read between the lines people
he’s going to force us to make more concessions
what opportunity for peace does he see? peace of the grave
The problem is not Bush, but Olmert not have the guts to stand up Condy Rice and tell her that Israel will no longer in to the outrageous demands of the Palestinians.
i agree with #3 from a teva point of view. but sof col sof #4 really said the trruth. our tefillos and learning is what will make peace, not following the politics. not betting on bush or anyone else. “the beis hamikdash was already destroyed in shamayim when nebuchadnezzar ground, already ground flour”.
vous epis ??
If you look very carefully at the pictures of President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert, you will see the puppet strings emanating from them and reaching “ad leiv hashamayim.”
I think deep in his heart, Bush understands this, but Olmert doesn’t. The former is a deeply religious man, and a deeply moral one. He will not sell out Israel. The latter is an avaryon, who is only looking our for himself. #3, your legacy argument applies to Olmert, not Bush.
In any case, #4 and #7 are correct: Ain lanu al mi lish’on, ela Avinu Shebashamayim.
Hashem Yishmor.
Why Did He Talk About His Wife ? What Is His Wife Coming Here In The Picture ?
Mr. President: Please talk the Ohlmert/Israelis out of giving back any more land. They have already given plenty and got nothing but more terrorism. Time for the arabs to pony up.
(What I rally feel: Who am I kidding? Only Hashem can fix this)
B——U—— S—- H—– Backit Up ShutHup