Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York August 8, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States welcomes the ceasefire that was reached last night. Thank you to Special Envoy Wennesland, to Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and other regional partners for facilitating an end to recent hostilities. We …
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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Opening of Saudi Airspace JULY 14, 2022 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES FACT SHEET: The United States-Palestinian Relationship JULY 14, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor Reception JULY 14, 2022 Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Lapid, President bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Prime Minister Modi at I2U2 Virtual Event JULY 14, 2022 The Jerusalem U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration JULY 14, 2022 Joint Statement of the Leaders of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and the United States (I2U2) JULY 14, 2022 Background Press Call Previewing Day Two of the President’s Trip to the Middle East JULY 13, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at Arrival Ceremony JULY 13, 2022
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REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE KEDMA HOTEL SDE BOKER MARCH 28, 2022 MODERATOR: Good afternoon, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. We are starting now the last chapter of the Negev Summit, which are the press statements by all six foreign ministers. First to address us is our host, Foreign Minister of the State of Israel His Excellency Yair Lapid. FOREIGN …
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This Women’s History Month, we reflect on the achievements of women and girls across the centuries and pay tribute to the pioneers who paved the way. Let us recommit to building a more equal society where every person has a shot at pursuing the American dream. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN
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VIDEO REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 1, 2022 High Commissioner Bachelet, Mr. President, fellow members, the United States is pleased to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council. More than at any other point in recent history, the principles at the heart of this Council’s work – and the entire United Nations – …
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MARCH 01, 2022 United States Capitol Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court. My fellow Americans. Last year COVID-19 kept us apart. This year we are finally together again. Tonight, we meet as Democrats Republicans and Independents. But most importantly …
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FEBRUARY 24, 2022 SPEECHES AND REMARKS East Room 1:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you waiting. Good afternoon. The Russian military has begun a brutal assault on the people of Ukraine without provocation, without justification, without necessity. This is a premeditated attack. Vladimir Putin has been planning this for months, as I’ve been …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York January 19, 2022 AS DELIVERED Madam President, colleagues, before I deliver my remarks, I want to extend my condolences to the UAE. The United States condemns in unqualified terms Monday’s terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi, which killed three innocent citizens. Thank you, …
Read More» Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York January 20, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States is proud to cosponsor this resolution to combat the scourge of Holocaust denial. We appreciate the work our Israeli and German colleagues did to put forward this text, and we …
Read More» Explanation of Vote on Agenda Item 54: “UNRWA in the Near East” and Agenda Item 55: “Israeli Practices and Settlement Activities” Ambassador Richard Mills U.S. Deputy Representative to the United Nations New York, New York November 9, 2021 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. The United States’ position is that Israelis and Palestinians deserve …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2021 Remarks by President Biden Before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, to all those who dedicate themselves to this noble mission of this institution: It’s my honor …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York September 13, 2021 AS DELIVERED Good afternoon and thank you for the introduction. It really is an honor for me to be here today to celebrate this historic event. And I’m delighted to be here with the ambassadors of UAE, of Morocco, …
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Professor Reichman, Mr. Shavit, Professor Ganor, thank you for your kind invitation. Allow me to start by thanking the Institute for Counterterrorism for making this memorial ceremony an integral part of its annual international conference. I am not an expert on counterterrorism. But many of you most definitely are, and the work you are …
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JUNE 01, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS The uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June, 1969, sparked a liberation movement — a call to action that continues to inspire us to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, …
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APRIL 30, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES The United States stands with the people of Israel, and with Jewish communities the world over, in mourning the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron. I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu today to offer my profound condolences on behalf of the American people to our friends in Israel. The …
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We are deeply concerned about the incidents of violence in Jerusalem over the last several days. We hope all responsible voices will promote an end to incitement, a return to calm, and respect for the safety and dignity of everyone in Jerusalem. نعبر عن قلقنا الشديد إزاء أحداث العنف في القدس خلال الأيام العديدة الماضية. …
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APRIL 12, 2021 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Secretary Austin, welcome to Jerusalem. Your visit here so soon after assuming office is a testament to the importance you attach to our friendship and to our alliance. You just said a — a moment …
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Secretary Blinken: On #YomHashoah , we remember to honor the lives of the six million Jews, as well as the Roma and Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others, who were murdered by the Nazis. We remember to recognize the dignity of those killed and those who survived. We remember not only what happened, but …
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York March 25, 2021 AS DELIVERED Let me start by thanking Special Coordinator Wennesland for your informative briefing. Today, I’d like to talk about three aspects of the Middle East peace process: First, the United States’ continued support for Israel. Secondly, our desire …
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ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 10, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member McCaul, thank you so much for your warm welcome. It’s very, very good to be back before this committee, to be back in this room. And I really do appreciate the opportunity to talk today about the foreign …
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ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 3, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. My fellow Americans, five weeks ago I was sworn in as your Secretary of State. My job is to represent the United States to the world, to fight for the interests and values of the American people. …
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FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS Cross Hall 6:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Each day, I receive a small card in my pocket that I carry with me in my schedule. It shows the number of Americans who have been infected by or died from COVID-19. Today, we mark a truly grim, heartbreaking milestone: …
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REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Today I get to say something that brings me tremendous happiness: President Biden, Vice President Harris, welcome to the State Department. For more than two decades, I’ve had the privilege of watching President Biden at work. …
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Ambassador Richard Mills Acting Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York January 26, 2021 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Let me at the outset join others in taking a moment to wish Foreign Minister Jerandi, who was supposed to join us on screen today, a swift, full recovery from COVID-19. …
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JANUARY 20, 2021 SPEECHES AND REMARKS VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good evening. It is my honor to be here. To stand on the shoulders of those who came before. To speak tonight as your Vice President. In many ways, this moment embodies our character as a nation. It demonstrates who we are. Even in dark times …
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The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America …
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MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRIME MINISTER’S RESIDENCE JERUSALEM, ISRAEL NOVEMBER 18, 2020 MODERATOR: Excellencies, welcome. Please take your seats. Prime Minister, please. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Thank you. Secretary of State Pompeo, my dear friend Mike, it’s always a pleasure to see you in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Dr. Al Zayani, it’s a pleasure to …
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Mr. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Science and Technology Yizhar Shai, Mayor of Ariel Eli Shaviro, Minister of Regional Cooperation Ofir Akunis, Ariel University President Yehuda Danon, so many other distinguished guests in attendance and of course all those who are participating virtually: In the early 1970’s, nearly 50 years ago, the United States of America and the State of Israel began to formalize academic, research and technological cooperation in the fields of science, industry and …
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Ambassador Kelly Craft Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York August 25, 2020 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Djani. Thank you, Mr. Mladenov, for your briefing. As always, we appreciate you and your team’s impartiality as you work to address this conflict. It is not often that I have the opportunity …
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MICHAEL R. POMPEO, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 2, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Wow, good evening, everyone. (Cheers.) What a crowd. What a crowd. It’s great to be here. It is wonderful to be with you all tonight. I want to say a few thank yous. My thanks to AIPAC board chairman Mort Fridman, …
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U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a productive meeting this morning in Jerusalem. Watch the statements they gave and their tour of the Prime Minister’s Sukkah. מזכיר המדינה של ארה”ב מייקל פומפאו וראש ממשלת ישראל בנימין נתניהו נפגשו הבוקר בירושלים. צפו בהצהרה שנשאו ובסיור שלהם בסוכת מעון ראש …
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Today (Monday, July 22, 2019) Secretary Perry and Minister Steinitz committed to further advancing the high level of strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel in energy. Our two countries share a history of friendship based on common efforts and mutual respect. For decades, the energy bonds between our great nations have strengthened, reinforcing …
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On April 27, 1945, a young soldier of the 12th Armored Division of the United States Army wrote these astonishing words to his wife in the United States: “Although I may never talk about what I have witnessed today. I will never forget what I have seen.” Aaron A. Eiferman’s division was moving to a …
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U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Mr. Brian Hook, at INSS – The Institute for National Security Studies . Appointed in August 2018, this is Mr. Hook’s first visit to the region. It is aimed to advance the U.S. President’s Iran strategy and to increase pressure on the Iranian regime to cease its destructive policies.
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Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Deborah Lyons, Chair of the JFNA Board of Trustees, my friend Richard Sandler, incoming Chair Mr. Mark Wilf, co-chairs of the GA Danna Azrieli and Marius Nacht, CEO of the JFNA, my friend and fellow rabbi’s son, Jerry Silverman, my wife, Tammy just returning from the birthday party of our eldest …
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Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City July 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Mladenov for your briefing. Before I go to the main point of my remarks, I do want to emphasize one item that Mr. Mladenov …
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(Speech as prepared) July 3, 2018 Ladies and Gentlemen, Gvirotai V’rabotai, for the first time in its 242 year history, the United States of America is proud and grateful to receive happy birthday wishes from its Embassy in Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Israel! What a difference a year makes! Last year we …
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June 15, 2018 Melania and I wish Muslims across the United States and around the world a blessed Eid al-Fitr. Eid marks the end of a month of reflection and a return to daily life with a renewed sense of joy and love for our fellow man. It is a time to practice forgiveness and …
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02/20/2018 “You can choose to denounce the United States, reject the U.S. role in peace talks, and pursue punitive measures against Israel in international forums like the UN. I assure you that path will get the Palestinian people exactly nowhere toward the achievement of their aspirations. Or, you can choose to put aside your anger …
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Remarks As Delivered January 30, 2018 Good evening, and thank you for inviting me to join you. In Judaism, the word “peace” is found in the common greeting Shalom Aleichem. In the Muslim world, As-Salaam-Alaikum, or “peace be with you,” is similarly used. And yet, despite the similar emphasis and articulation of peace in their …
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By ShareAmerica – Jan 26, 2018 Millions of people around the world are expected to tune in to catch President Trump’s State of the Union address on January 30. The speech to a joint session of Congress is an opportunity for the president to review the past year’s accomplishments and preview his agenda for the coming …
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Our Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley explains to the Security Council why the U.S. has the sovereign right to place its embassy wherever it desires. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.11’; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); ניקי היילי במועצת הביטחון על השגרירות בירושלים השגרירה שלנו באו"ם ניקי היילי מסבירה …
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Diplomatic Reception Room 1:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges demand new approaches. …
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November 12, 2017 Thank all of you so much for the warm greeting. There are so many people worth mentioning tonight that I could use up all of my allotted time doing nothing else. Between the guests of honor, the presenters and those in attendance, we truly have an all-star line-up which includes many of …
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Former President Donald Trump speaks on Iran policy from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, October 13, 2017, in Washington, DC. By DipNote Bloggers on October 13, 2017 On October 13, President Donald J. Trump announced a new strategy on Iran and outlined a number of steps the United States is taking to confront the Iranian regime’s …
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September 19, 2017 Remarks by President Trump to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations New York, New York 10:04 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as …
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This evening we celebrated U.S. Independence, and tomorrow is a time to rest and have a BBQ. In the meantime, here’s Ambassador David Friedman’s speech from the celebration. Happy 4th of to the United States and to you all!
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On June 6, 2017, Ambassador David Friedman addressed the Israel Museum’s International Council and gave an overview of what he called the “extraordinary depth and breadth of the relationship between the United States and Israel.” The Ambassador highlighted the close security cooperation and strong economic ties between the U.S. and Israel as well as the …
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Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 6, 2017 Mar-a-Lago, Florida 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women, and children. …
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[As prepared by White House stenographer in real time] East Room 12:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Thank you. Today I have the honor of welcoming my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to the White House. With this visit, the United States again reaffirms our unbreakable bond with our cherished ally, Israel. …
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December 6, 2016, New York As Prepared for Delivery Good evening. And thank you for that generous introduction—and for this most generous honor. I also want to thank you on behalf of President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Secretary of State Kerry, and the entire National Security team. I am here tonight largely for the …
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Sapir Academic College Introduction Good afternoon. It is an honor to address you on the anniversary of Kaf-Tet B’November, 1947. I think I will leave it to the acclaimed historians you will hear from later today to analyze what happened that day, how we got there and what happened afterwards. I would like to use …
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U.S. Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro. (photo credit:MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) Thank you and also a belated “Mazal Tov” to Yaakov Katz, who recently took over as Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post. I want to thank Yaakov, and also David Brinn, the Managing Editor, and all those who worked on this year’s conference. I am starting to …
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A U.S. Perspective on Regional Gas Connections [AS DELIVERED] Thank you Dr. Mor. It is a pleasure to speak again at the Israeli Energy and Business Convention. I commend you and the other organizers of this conference who have put together another wonderful agenda that is insightful and extremely relevant. I also wish to extend …
Read More» Ambassador Daniel Shapiro Address to the 2016 Ministry of Finance Budget Division Annual Conference in Memory of those Lost in the Yom Kippur War Theme: Shared Efforts on Shared Economic Challenges Convention Center, Jerusalem November 8, 2016 “as delivered” Good afternoon. If you were living on the planet Saturn, you may not know that the …
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[As prepared] I would like to begin by thanking the National Memorial Committee of the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel for organizing this very significant and important ceremony. Thank you Donna Grushka and Rabbi Karzen for your tireless and dedicated work in helping us remember the fallen. Sadly, this year there are 13 …
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Remarks by Ambassador Dan Shapiro at The Institute for Counterterrorism 16th World Summit on Counterterrorism Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya Sunday, September 11, 2016 Good evening and thank you Jonathan for the kind introduction. Professor Reichman and Professor Ganor, thank you for inviting me again this year to speak at this solemn memorial. I deeply appreciate the …
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Remarks of Ambassador Daniel Shapiro 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Co-Sponsored by KKL and JNF-USA Emek Arazim, Jerusalem September 11, 2016 To our friends and colleagues who are with us today in solidarity, including Israeli public officials led by Mayor Nir Barkat, Deputy Minister Michael Oren, and Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeremy …
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A TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDERS Good evening everyone, and welcome! Tonight is a celebration, but before I begin my remarks, I must acknowledge the terrible tragedy and outrage that is on all of our minds. The murder of 13-year-old Hallel Ariel, z”l, was an unspeakable act of terrorism. I want to restate my government’s and …
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Mayor Barkat, Chairman Sharansky, President Panken, Dean Kelman, and to all the faculty, staff and students of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and to representatives of the Union of Reform Judaism, it is a great honor to join you tonight. Thank you for the generous invitation to join this historic gathering, which I …
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Thank you and welcome. It’s an honor to be here. To our Israeli guests: bruchim haba’im. This fine day has been a long time coming. It’s first and foremost a day to celebrate and offer congratulations to all who helped make it possible. To the members of the U.S. armed services, led by General Bogden, …
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During my five years in Israel one of the annual highlights has been visiting IDC and participating in the Herzliya Conference. Within Israel, few institutions have done more than IDC to develop new platforms for promoting open discourse and solving real-world problems. Few institutions have done more to train the next generation of policymakers and …
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Thank you, Dana. Since President Obama sent me to Israel to serve as the Ambassador of the United States, I have done myself a big favor by starting my day with Yediot Aharonot and checking YNET throughout the day and into the night, including, in my case, the wee hours. To the sponsors of the …
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Minister Akunis, our dear Rona Ramon, Robert Cabana, Director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Major General David Thompson, Vice Commander of Air Force Space Command, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: It is an honor and a privilege to join with all of you in this ceremony to return artifacts from Space Shuttle Columbia …
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Good afternoon distinguished guests. I’m pleased to be here today, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who organized this conference and exhibition. It is my honor to address the 3rd Annual CyberTech Conference and Exhibition, one of the world’s very largest cyber events. I regret having to announce that our Deputy …
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Thank you very much Marcia for that kind introduction. It’s always a pleasure and an honor to join INSS for all its sessions. Let me begin by also thanking General Amos Yadlin, General Udi Dekel, Chairman Frank Lowy, Orly Ha’yardeny and the entire INSS staff for putting together a terrific conference as always. And I …
Read More» On behalf of the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv, my wife Julie, and the entire State Department, I am again honored to offer congratulations to the United States Marine Corps—this year on its 240th birthday. Major General Eshel, Colonel Gregory Gillette, Mrs. Gillette, former Marine and Deputy Undersecretary in the Department of Homeland Security …
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Thank you Dany Cushmaro; thank you to Jay and Shira Ruderman and the Ruderman Family Foundation; and also thank you to Shimon Peres. Everything that could possibly have been said about Shimon Peres has already been said, perhaps many times over. I consider it a personal and professional blessing to have been able to spend …
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Thank you and good afternoon. I would first like to express my appreciation to Steve Linde—and to the entire management team, as well as the reporters and staff of this venerated newspaper for inviting me once again to address the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference. I am honored to join so many distinguished panelists and speakers, …
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Hello everyone, and good morning. I’m happy to be here, and thank the organizers of the conference, especially Yossi Bar Moche and Shalom Keitel, who made sure I got here today, to the 9th annual Israel Journalists Association Conferenc The media is the foundation of democracy in the United States, and in any other democratic country …
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Dalia and Yuval Rabin and their families; former President Clinton; and the many distinguished guests: On behalf of President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry, and on behalf of all Americans, I am honored to be with you tonight and to offer a few words as part of this …
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On behalf of the entire American Embassy in Israel, I want to welcome everyone and thank you for joining us tonight. Before I begin my brief remarks, let me first make a statement. It is a statement of solidarity; it is a statement of support; and it is a statement of commitment. When I spoke …
Read More» Welcome and chag sameach to all. It is a distinct honor for Julie and me to be hosting the athletes of the Israeli Special Olympics team, along with your families and coaches today in our Sukkah. I met many of you at the Embassy before your departure to the United States, and it is wonderful …
Read More» Ambassador Dore Gold; MK Dr. Anat Berko; Our new U.S. Consul General in Jerusalem, my colleague Don Blome; Mr. Efi Stenzler, KKL-JNF World Chairman; Dean of the diplomatic corps Ambassador Etoundi Essomba and Ambassadors; Family members of the victims of 9/11; First responders and all those who help victims of terror; Distinguished guests; Ladies …
Read More» Thank you very much, Nawaf. I want to recognize: Minister Arye Maklouf Der’i, Our host, the mayor of Rahat, Mr. Talal Al-Krenawi, Ms. Sigal Moran, mayor of the Bnei Shimon Regional Council Mayor Ruvik Danilovich, Mayor of Beersheba, capital of the Negev. Kheir Elbaz and Ariel Dloomy, co-directors of AJEEC-NISPED Mayors and local council leaders, …
Read More» Good evening and thank you for the kind introduction. Professor Uriel Reichman and Dr. Boaz Ganor: Thank you for inviting me again this year to address this distinguished forum. The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism shows genuine commitment to public service and to the U.S.-Israel relationship by bringing together policymakers and scholars—Americans and Israelis—to exchange …
Read More» Erev Tov, Bruchim HaBa’im, v’Shana Tova l’culam. Good evening, welcome and a hearty New Year’s greeting to everyone. Julie and I are delighted to celebrate the Jewish New Year, 5776, with so many friends and partners here tonight. I want to offer a special welcome to the religious leaders who are joining us this evening. …
Read More» Stuart, Evie, Jake, and Paige – I so wish we were welcoming you to Israel under any other circumstances. We stand here today, thousands strong, to honor and commemorate the life of Max Steinberg: a brother, a son, and a hero. Indeed, these past few days – Israel has lost far too many heroes. There …
Read More» Mr. President, it is a special honor to welcome you for the first time to this stage. Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Netanyahu, thank you for your decades of friendship to the United States. Ministers, General Eizenkot, Members of Knesset, Ambassadors, distinguished guests, to everyone who came down the hill or from down the street, …
Read More» Good morning, Professor Ben Israel, Dr. Eviatar Matania, and distinguished guests. I am delighted to be here and I want to thank the many organizers of this event, including Tel Aviv University and our colleagues from the National Cyber Bureau and the Prime Minister’s Office. It is a privilege to be addressing the 5th Annual …
Read More» (Translation) Good evening. Mayor Bielski, Rabbi Benny Lau, General Gantz, friends: To the Ifrach, Shaer, and Fraenkel families, my humble thanks for the honor of speaking tonight honoring your sons’ memories. Last Friday marked one year since Gil-Ad, Eyal, and Naftali, were kidnapped. Three young men’s lives were cut tragically short, robbing their mothers and …
Read More» Thank you and good evening. You may know the building I work in – the gray one – at 71 Ha’yarkon Street in Tel Aviv. If you pass by this week, on the sea side, you will see a little less gray and whole lot of rainbow. Does anyone at this gathering plan to pass …
Read More» It is a great pleasure to return to this distinguished forum, which has few peers in the Israeli national security and policy community. I am proud to be the latest in a long series of American ambassadors who have participated in the Herzliya Conference. The Embassy is also proud to support this year’s program and …
Read More» REFLECTIONS ON THE U.S.-ISRAEL ALLIANCE A shared commitment to the rule of law As Prepared Let me begin by thanking the Israel Bar Association leaders and my hosts, Doron Barzilay, Zaki Kamal, Gideon Fischer, and the association’s dedicated cadre of staff. Thank you for inviting me again to this invaluable meeting. Let me also acknowledge …
Read More» Let me begin by thanking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the organizer of this conference, and the many professionals from the Ministry who have taken a leading role, including Ambassador Gideon Behar and Akiva Tor. I also want to thank the dedicated cadre of Israeli and international participants, government and non-government, who will continue to …
Read More» (Acknowledgements) Thank you Tzipi. Let me first acknowledge: Bracha Rager, Ort Israel President Tzvi Peleg, Director General of Ort Israel Eli Eisenberg, Senior Deputy Director General of Ort Israel Mordechai Cohen, Director General of Tel Aviv University Jacqueline Shechtman, Representative of Moshinsky Family Uzi Tzuk, Chair of ORT Israel Board of Directors Members of the …
Read More» Let me begin by thanking General Udi Dekel, the INSS staff, and the Institute’s dedicated cadre of Israeli and international supporters for inviting me again to this invaluable meeting. The U.S. Embassy in Israel has maintained a strong connection with this institution from its founding nearly four decades ago. In the United States, our “ideas …
Read More» Thank you, Peter, for your kind introduction, and for inviting me to join you today as part of the first ever Combating Terrorism Technology Startup Challenge. Thanks to all our finalists, your teams, and others who participated in this Challenge for your dedication and ingenuity. Thanks to all of you in the audience for joining …
Read More» Israel knows that when it is in need, America “has its back,” US Ambassador Dan Shapiro said Thursday at the annual Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference. Speaking shortly after Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of significantly damaging relations between Israel and Europe, Shapiro said the US is not only on the …
Read More» I want to thank the Jerusalem Post for this opportunity to again address the Diplomatic Conference. Thank you, Steve, for the invitation. It is an honor to join so many public figures, diplomats and community leaders at this year’s meeting. I also want to join in congratulating this year’s winner of the “Start-Up Nation” award. …
Read More» America’s Enduring Leadership It is a pleasure to return to Bar Ilan University. I am particularly pleased to join this program of the BESA Center. The American Embassy and BESA have cooperated on numerous fronts over many years. BESA continues to distinguish itself for the excellence and quality of its research products. It is also an …
Read More» Professor David Harman; Rabbi Aaron Panken; President of Hebrew Union College; Andrew Berger, Chair of the Board of Governors; Rabbi Na’ama Kelman, Dean of HUC in Jerusalem; Dr. Deborah Weissman – Mazal Tov on your honorary degree; the new rabbis and graduates – Kol HaKavod on your accomplishments; and all the members of the Hebrew …
Read More» America’s Enduring Investment in Peace Thank you, Ambassador Brown, my distinguished predecessor. You may have left the Embassy, but you have never left Israel. Ambassador Faaborg-Andersen, Ambassador Moses, my fellow panelist Ambassador Nevo. Members of the Hebrew University Executive Committee and the Truman Institute Board of Governors, Professor Blondheim and Naama Shpeter, distinguished guests, ladies and …
Read More» Thank you, Chairman Maor. Minister Yaalon; Lieutenant General Bogdan; Director General Harel; Brigadier General Shapland; Executive Vice President for Lockheed Martin International, Mr. Dewar; Vice President, Lockheed Martin F-35 International Programs, Ms. Susan Ouzts; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen: I am delighted to be here with all of you today to mark the opening of …
Read More» Thank you for inviting me to speak. Special thanks to conference organizer Dr. Amit Mor for bringing together such a distinguished lineup of speakers. This conference provides a great opportunity each year to take stock of the current and future trajectory of Israel’s energy sector – something the United States takes great interest in from …
Read More» Thank you, Dalia Rabin and members of the Rabin family for hosting this celebration of peace. Minister Ya’alon, Ambassador Obeidat, General Gilad, and, Your Honor – the man who had the pen on this treaty – Justice Rubinstein, honored guests, good evening. The Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty / PM Rabin and King Hussein At a time of …
Read More» Bruchim Haba’im, welcome everyone. Julie and I are delighted to celebrate the eve of the Jewish New Year, 5775, with so many friends. Rosh Hashanah is a time for gathering with family and friends and taking stock of the eventful year that’s passed and setting our sights expectantly on the promising year ahead. The past …
Read More» Good afternoon. Many thanks to Reut President Gidi Grinstein and CEO Netaly Ophir Flint for inviting me to speak at this prestigious conference, and congratulations to Gidi, Netaly, and the entire Reut team on your 10th anniversary – your accomplishments in such a short time are impressive, and as you look 10 years into the …
Read More» KKL-JNF 9/11 Living Memorial – Jerusalem Park, Emek Arazim Mr. Efi Stenzler, KKL-JNF World Chairman: Thank you and your colleagues for this beautiful memorial and for our partnership year after year in arranging this ceremony. Dean of the diplomatic corps Ambassador Etoundi Essomba and Ambassadors; Family members of the victims of 9/11 First responders and …
Read More» The Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya Thursday, September 11, 2014 Good afternoon, and thank you for the kind introduction. First I want to thank you, President Uriel Reichman and Dr. Boaz Ganor, for your leadership and initiative in setting aside this time each year to remember not only the victims of terrorism who perished on September 11, …
Read More» Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, Ministers, General Gantz, Members of Knesset, Ambassadors, distinguished guests: as we gather to mark United States Independence Day, we do so knowing that Israel has recently lost three of her own. A mother should never have to mourn the death of her son, nor a nation bury her children. Our …
Read More» Remarks of Ambassador Shapiro Hebrew University Board of Governors Honorary Fellowships Ceremony Monday, June 9th, at 3:30 p.m. – Handler Auditorium, Truman Building, Mt. Scopus, Jerusalem “Fostering an Environment for the Next Generation of Leaders” Mr. Michael Federmann, Chairman of the International Board of Governors; President Menachem Ben Sasson; Professor Asher Cohen, Rector; Vice President …
Read More» Introduction Uriel Reichmann, Alex Mintz, Tommy Steiner, Tali Lipkin-Shahak, I would like to thank the organizers of this timely and truly impressive conference. You have left no stone unturned in the range and depth of topics. I truly look forward to the results, and the valuable insights they will provide to all of us as …
Read More» Mayor Nir Barkat, JDC Board Member Andy Tisch, Alan Gill, Arnon Yossi; JDC President Penny Blumenstein, Members of the JDC Mission, guests. It is a privilege to welcome so many of you to Israel and join a long list of deeply appreciative individuals, who have recognized the truly remarkable contribution that the JDC has made …
Read More» Ms. Fisher: Before Dan gives his official greetings, I would like to take a moment to personally thank Frannie for inviting the US Embassy to be a part of this project. It was a pleasure to serve on her committee. I have known Frannie for several years. She was my daughter’s beloved music teacher in …
Read More» Chairman Robert Sugarman; Vice Chairman Malcolm Hoenlein; good evening everyone, and bruchim haba’im. I’ve met with many of you in the United States over the past year – so even though I’m not the one with jetlag this time, I appreciate the distances you’ve come to be here at this very important gathering – and …
Read More» Prof. Amos Shapira, President of the University, Jay and Shira Ruderman, Prof. David Faraggi, Rector of the University, Former MK Ronit Tirosh, Professor Gur Alroey, Faculty and Students, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here today to celebrate the inauguration of “The Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies” at the University of Haifa, …
Read More» President Shimon Peres, Michael Siegel, Jerry Silverman, Michael and Susie Gelman, Ronnie Douek, Natan Sharansky, William Daroff, Didi Feinberg, Jay and Shira Ruderman, Richard Sandler, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the United States Embassy, and on behalf of my wife Julie and myself, Welcome to Israel! As the person charged with stewarding the U.S.-Israel …
Read More» The Israel Council on Foreign Relations (ICFR) ICFR Israeli-European Young Diplomats Forum “The Middle East Vortex: Views from Washington, Moscow and Berlin” Monday, October 21, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Good afternoon everyone. Thank you, Avi Primor, President of the Israel Council on Foreign Relations, for your kind introduction. Thank you to Dr. Weinbaum and your …
Read More» International Institute for Counter-Terrorism’s (ICT) 13th World Summit on Counter-Terrorism “In Remembrance of the Atrocities of September 11, 2001 and the Victims of Terrorism Worldwide” Memorial Ceremony Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Good evening and Shana Tova to all. Thank you, Jonathan, for your kind introduction, and to you, Boaz, for the work you, President Uriel …
Read More» Welcome to all who are gathered here this afternoon — fellow Americans, Israeli friends, families of the 9/11 victims and families of victims of other acts of terror, including the Bereaved Families for Peace and Justice, members of the diplomatic corps, among them representatives of countries who lost citizens on 9/11, Minister Yuval Steinitz, representing …
Read More» Erev Tov and Bruchim HaBa’im, everyone. Julie and I are pleased to celebrate the Jewish New Year, 5774, with so many friends here tonight. Friends who, like us, will be celebrating the Hagim with the joy of being with family. Friends who, like us, look forward to the evocative symbols of our Jewish heritage – …
Read More» Minister of Knesset Dov Lipman, Ambassador of Jordan Walid Obeidat, religious leaders, honored guests. Good Evening, As-Salam Aleikum, Massa El Khair and Erev Tov! Julie and I are delighted to have you with us tonight to share this Iftar meal during the blessed month of Ramadan. This is the third Iftar meal we’ve hosted since …
Read More» Welcome, everyone, Bruchim HaBa’im. It’s wonderful to see all of you here as we celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States of America. Julie and I are grateful for the presence of so many dear friends and special guests tonight. I want to extend a special welcome to President Peres and to Prime Minister …
Read More» Good evening and welcome. Erev Tov v’Bruchim HaBa’im. Masa al-Heer w’Ahlan w’sAahlan. It is a great pleasure for me and Julie to welcome you all to our home tonight to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Israel. We believe that is the first event of its kind, so we are proud to …
Read More» Thank you, Richard for the introduction and for the invitation to speak before this distinguished group for the second year in a row. Thank you also to Malcolm and Alan— I was privileged also to address the conference in New York a year and a half ago at the send-off you gave me. And Julie …
Read More» Thank you, Steve, for inviting me to speak today – I’m honored to speak at the inaugural Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, and also happy to wish the Jerusalem Post a happy birthday! It is a pleasure to speak today with a group that includes so many friends, including fellow members of the diplomatic corps prominent …
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