Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - a great leader.

U.S. praises Israel for troop pullout from Gaza


Source: Copyright Reuters

NEW YORK(Reuters) -

The United States has hailed Israel's withdrawal from Gaza as an "historic moment" and urged the Palestinians and Israelis to use the success of the disengagement to move forward on other key issues.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's courage and said the decision to withdraw from Gaza would both enhance Israel's security and allow the Palestinians to make progress in building the necessary institutions for a future state.

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michael mccafferty comments:

I admire the Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon. He is a man of courage and conviction and I salute him for his great leadership in Israel.

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