“With profound gratitude for the enduring friendship between our nations and people.” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote these words to President Peres on July 16, 2012 during a visit that included a dinner with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and meetings with Foreign Minister Lieberman and Defense Minister Barak, as well as an outdoor event with families and children from the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem. Secretary Clinton concluded her visit with an open press conference, highlighting that America and Israel are in a period unprecedented cooperation as “friends and allies.”

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