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Pascrell Meets with Ambassador Arye Mekel of Israel to Further Strengthen America's Partnership with Israel
Paterson, NJ,
March 23, 2006
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Homeland Security
PATERSON - Continuing a strong working relationship with the Israeli government, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) today met with Ambassador Arye Mekel, Consul General of Israel, to discuss recent developments in the Middle East. "The ideas and concerns that Ambassador Mekel brought to me today reaffirmed the importance of America's partnership with the people and government of Israel," stated Pascrell. "We had a candid conversation that is critical in this international effort to bring stability and peace to the Middle East. I am hopeful that my meeting with Ambassador Mekel helped continue to foster the strong relationship between the United States and Israel." Pascrell and Mekel discussed recent political developments in the Middle East and the upcoming elections in Israel. Concerns about weapons of mass destruction and the global fight against terrorism were also exchanged. With regard to Iran and terrorist organizations like Hamas, the two agreed that these represent challenges that the entire international community must address and that support should be given to any sovereign country who falls victim to terror attacks threatening their right to exist. Mekel closed the discussion by thanking Pascrell for his work to bring stability to Israel, particularly his efforts on the Homeland Security Committee to further prepare the United States and Israel against terrorist threats. ### |