The President's Weekly Address
12/05/2014
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All of us come together, along with Jews around the world, to celebrate a band of Maccabees who inspire us even today.
The United States of America stands in solidarity with those seeking to realize a brighter and freer future for themselves and their familie...
I salute President Rivlin for his efforts to combat extremism of any kind and to promote tolerance and understanding between communities.
I underscored the abiding U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Israeli relationship and to further strengthening Israel's security.