April 26, 2001
President Bush will welcome Israeli President Moshe Katsav to Washington for a working visit on May 30. The United States and Israel enjoy a close, long-standing relationship that reflects the deep friendship between the American and Israeli people. The President looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional issues with President Katsav.
George W. Bush, Statement by the Press Secretary: Israeli President Katsav to Visit Washington Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/279495