November 05, 1995
Prime Minister Rabin gave his life to Israel, first as a soldier for its freedom, then finally as a martyr for its lasting peace.
For his example, his friendship to the United States, and his warm friendship to me, I am eternally grateful.
WILLIAM J. CLINTON
NOTE: The President inscribed this statement in a condolence book at the Israeli Embassy. An original was not available for verification of the content of this statement.
William J. Clinton, Statement of Condolence on the Death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/220597