Bill Clinton: “I am very pleased to welcome Chairman Arafat back to the United States…”

On the recordJanuary 21, 1998

I am very pleased to welcome Chairman Arafat back to the United States as our partner in the peace process.

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Remarks Prior to Discussions With Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority and an Exchange With Reporters

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Bill Clinton: “I am very pleased to welcome Chairman Arafat back to the United States as our partner in the peace process.”