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                         Obamas' Statement About Sharon

   by VOA News

   The White House has issued the following statement by President Barack
   Obama about former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, who died
   Saturday:<br /> <br /> "On behalf of the American
   people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of
   former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon and to the people of Israel
   on the loss of a leader who dedicated his life to the state of Israel.
   We reaffirm our unshakable commitment to Israel's security and
   our appreciation for the enduring friendship between our two countries
   and our two peoples. We continue to strive for lasting peace and
   security for the people of Israel, including through our commitment to
   the goal of two states living side-by-side in peace and security. As
   Israel says goodbye to Prime Minister Sharon, we join with the Israeli
   people in honoring his commitment to his country."
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