Rep. Matt Salmon Mourns the Passing of Shimon Peres

Sep 28, 2016
Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) today released the following statement on word of the passing of Israeli statesman, Shimon Peres.

“As a trailblazer of peace in the Middle East, Shimon Peres will be deeply missed.  He left his mark on one of our strongest allies through his tireless dedication to the dream of peace. With this dedication, he forged the first agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, ensuring safety and security for people on both sides of the conflict.

“His commitment to ending the scourge of violence is a vision today’s conflicted world would do well to embrace. May we recommit ourselves to the cause of peace and work toward peaceful coexistence with all people.”

Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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