November 21, 2001
President Bush will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Sharon to the White House for a working visit December 3-4, 2001. The United States and Israel share common interests in many areas, including the international campaign against terrorism and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East. The President looks forward to discussing these and other bilateral and regional issues with the Prime Minister.
George W. Bush, Statement by the Press Secretary: Israeli Prime Minister Sharon to Visit Washington Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/279639