The elections held yesterday are proof that the people of Israel are determined to withstand pressures and maintain a democracy. build a vibrant economy and achieve peace and security in the entire region. Our Nation has watched and admired a brave. determined and sometimes very divided people build a democracy under difficult circumstances that often have tested their resolve. Throughout the past decade. Israel has lived and thrived through especially difficult circumstances: the assassination of Israels great leader Yitzhak Rabin. repeated terrorist attacks. waves of immigrants challenging Israels complex and the very contentious national elections. Through it all. the people of Israel stood strong. holding to its values and its belief that their country will remain strong and at peace. I have also been encouraged by Mr.
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