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The White House Office of the Press Secretary Statement by President Clinton Upon Signing Israeli-Palestinian Agreement September 3, 1999 I am extremely pleased that the leaders of Israel and the PLO have reached an agreement that will allow them to resume implementation of the Wye River Accords and re-start permanent status talks on an accelerated basis. I congratulate the two leaders for their vision in seizing this opportunity. It shows that when both sides are willing to work together, their fundamental requirements can be met, confidence can be built and the process can move forward. I thank the Egyptian Government, especially my good friend President Hosni Mubarak, for helping to facilitate the agreement. I am grateful to Secretary of State Albright and her team. Their personal involvement made the difference in helping the two sides to bridge remaining gaps and reach consensus. This truly is a new beginning. A lasting, just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East is now a step closer. The Israelis and Palestinians are doing their part to bring it about. We must do ours. Today, I call on the Congress to fund fully the commitments we made when the Wye Accords were first signed. [end of document] Middle East Peace Process | Near East Asian Affairs | State Department