Bill Clinton

This is the time to make peace.

You give us great hope that this house, our people's house, will be a constant witness to a lasting peace that spreads forth to embrace your region.

Tonight we celebrate this marvelous occasion with King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin.

Today King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin give their people a new currency of hope and the chance to prosper in a region of peace.

Jordan and Israel have agreed to continue vigorous negotiations to produce a treaty of peace.

History is made when brave leaders find the power to escape the past and create a new future.

On this morning of promise, these visionary statesmen from ancient lands have chosen to heal the rift that for too long has divided their peoples.

Guided by the blessings of God, let us now go forward and give life to this declaration.

Today, in that same spirit, King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin will sign the Washington Declaration.

Both countries will refrain from actions that may adversely affect the security of the other.

Now, after a life consumed by a war, you have become the architect of a great peace.

Their objective is a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace between Israel and all its neighbors.

Tonight it can truly be said that you have fulfilled the legacy of King Abdullah.

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