And particularly now when just one individual can detonate a bomb that causes so much destruction, it is more important than ever that we pursue these strategies for peace.

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The outgoing president, Ezer Weizman, who was forced to resign over financial irregularities, criticised the Rabin-Peres government for pursuing the peace process during a wave of Palestinian terror bombings but was even more scathing in his attacks on Mr Netanyahu for failing to pursue peace.

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And the Kremlin's denizens cannot be both reliable partners for peace and disposed, as ever, to cheat on treaties and pursue their interests without regard to ours.

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Around the world, every humanitarian aid worker must be free to serve without fear for their safety, and every human being must be able to pursue their aspirations in peace, dignity and security.

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For hundreds of years, Jewish Americans have fought heroically in battle and inspired us to pursue peace.

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