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Palestinian Territories

West Bank

Date: 02/12/2009 Location: Washington, DC Description: Map of West Bank State Dept Photo

Gaza Strip

Date: 02/12/2009 Location: Washihngton, DC Description: Map of Gaza State Dept Photo

Remarks at the Israeli Presidential Conference 2009
Date: 10/21/2009 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Description: UN Ambassador Rice delivering remarks at the Israeli Presidential Conference 2009 © AP Image/Sebastian ScheinerUN Ambassador Rice (Oct. 21): "I’m especially honored to be here at the invitation of President Shimon Peres - an inspiration and a hero to us all. On behalf of President Obama, I want to extend America’s deepest thanks for everything you do to move Israel - and the world - toward lasting security and peace." -Full Text

Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly
Date: 09/23/2009 Description: President Barack Obama addresses the General Assembly of the UN in New York. © Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton.President Obama (Sept. 23): "Upon taking office, I appointed a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and America has worked steadily and aggressively to advance the cause of two states -- Israel and Palestine -- in which peace and security take root, and the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians are respected". -Full Text

 

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