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 Bond Announces Millions for Disaster Recovery Bond Blasts Retreat and Defeat Iraq Strategy Bond Works to Protect Military Heroes Bond Votes to Kill Amnesty Bill Bond Clarifies Phase II Report on Prewar Intelligence Bond Announces $3 Billion in Agriculture Assistance Water Resources Bill Passes Senate Bond Continues Tour of Vets Facilities Pentagon's Pre-War Intelligence Legit National Guard Empowerment Legislation |
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Monday, November 20, 1:00 PM November 7, 2001 The Honorable George W. Bush Dear Mr. President: Please accept our sincere expression of admiration and support for the way you are leading our nation at this time of war. We will stay the course with you for however long it takes to rid the world of the scourge of global terrorism. We also want to indicate to you our shared commitment for the enduring security of the State of Israel, our close ally in the fight against terrorism. We applaud the firm stand you have taken in urging Chairman Arafat to do all he can to rein in terrorist groups operating in Palestinian territories, and pointing out that he has not done enough to stop the violence. You have followed the correct course in not meeting with him until he has fulfilled these minimal obligations. We also share your conviction that no solution can be imposed upon the parties, that they must negotiate an agreement themselves following a cessation of the violence. We have suffered first hand the kind of terrorism that Israel has been subjected to since its birth. We are resolved to do whatever it takes to fight terrorist groups of global reach, as the leaders of Israel are resolved to defend their people from such groups. There is no excuse, no justification for terrorism. Whatever the grievance, the killing of innocent civilians to advance political goals can never be countenanced. The American people would never excuse us for not going after the terrorists with all our strength and might. Yet that is what some have demanded of the Israeli government after every terrorist incident they suffer. No matter what the provocation, they urge restraint. We would never accept that response for ourselves. We cannot understand how some can urge such a course upon Israel, our one reliable and democratic ally in the entire Middle East. We are confident that you support Israel's efforts to defend itself. We know you will remain steadfast in standing with our ally, Israel, and hope you will find an opportunity soon to express that solidarity with Israel publicly. We urge you to continue your policy of not meeting with Chairman Arafat until he has taken the necessary steps to end the violence and terrorism against Israel. Again, you have our full support in the long struggle we face, and we are confident that, with your leadership, we will prevail. Sincerely, Kit Bond This is a partial list of co-signers |  |
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