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PM Sharon welcomes US Secretary of State Colin Powell's speech. |
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| 19/11/2001 |
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has, this evening (Monday), 19.11.2001, said
that he welcomes US Secretary of State Colin Powell's speech and the
understanding approach presented therein.
Prime Minister Sharon praised US President George Bush and Secretary of
State Powell for their uncompromising war on global terrorism for the
sake of freedom, liberty and democracy.
Prime Minister Sharon said that the cessation of all terrorism, violence
and incitement is a prior condition for any diplomatic progress. The
Prime Minister said that, "In order for us to find the chance to reach
the cease-fire that we all hope for, I have established a negotiating
team - in conjunction with Foreign Minister Shimon Peres - to conduct
negotiations toward achieving a cease-fire with the Secretary of State's
special representatives, Assistant Secretary of State William Burns and
[retired US Marine Corps] Gen. Anthony Zinni."
The State of Israel shares the US's commitment to the Tenet and Mitchell
agreements, in which it was precisely determined how to make progress in
the direction that we all hope for - toward quiet and peace, a peace
which will enable Israel to enjoy secure borders as per UN Security
Council Resolution #242, with Jerusalem as its eternal and undivided
capital. |
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