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30 January 2003

Bush Congratulates Sharon on Re-Election

(Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Israel's Security) (160)
President Bush offered his congratulations to Israeli Prime Minister
Ariel Sharon on his re-election, and said the U.S. commitment to
Israel's security remains firm, according to a statement issued by the
White House January 29.
"I look forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Sharon and
his new government in the search for peace and security for all
Israelis and all Palestinians," Bush added.
Following is the text of the White House statement:
(begin text)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
January 29, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I congratulate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on his victory in Israel's
elections yesterday. The friendship between the United States and
Israel, and our commitment to Israel's security, remain firm. I look
forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Sharon and his new
government in the search for peace and security for all Israelis and
all Palestinians.
(end text)
(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)