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Peres and Panetta Meet at Pentagon

Rachel Shabad — June 12, 2012 – 4:17 pm | Comments (0) Add a comment

Israeli President Shimon Peres and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta met at the Pentagon yesterday to discuss U.S.-Israel joint security cooperation as well as efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Panetta said:

The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security is rock-solid and enduring. As always, we look forward to hearing your views on the many challenges we are facing together. Our goal remains the same - for both of our nations - peace, prosperity, and a dream of leaving our children a better world.

Panetta also said to Peres—who will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama on Wednesday:

We greatly admire your commitment to these values and we greatly admire your commitment to our relationship. I am pleased to note that the cooperation between the two militaries is stronger than ever.  

Click here to learn more about the meeting. 

DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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