The President's Weekly Address
09/30/2016
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I offer my best wishes to President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the people of Israel as they celebrate their 63d Independence Day.
I believe that the region can be more peaceful and prosperous when its people are able to fulfill their legitimate aspirations.
Seeking a brighter future, a small band of Jewish refugees came to this land more than three centuries ago, to a place called New Amsterdam…
We will continue our efforts with Israel and others in the region to achieve a comprehensive peace, including a two-state solution.