Funeral Speeches:
President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak
Mrs. Rabin and the family, Mr. Ezer Weizman, the President of the State of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres, Acting Prime Minister, dear friends, it is with deep regret that we assemble here today to pay our last respects to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a courageous leader and a recognized statesman. His earnest efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East are a testament to his vision which we share, to end the suffering of all the peoples of our region.
He defied the prejudices of the past to tackle the most complicated of problems, namely the Palestinian problem, in a forthright manner. The success he achieved in this regard has firmly laid the foundations of a true and mutual respect. These achievements have undoubtedly established him as a true hero of peace.
The untimely loss of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin at this important juncture in the history of the Middle East has dealt a severe blow to our noble cause. We must, therefore, redouble our efforts and reaffirm our obligation to continue the sacred mission to achieve a just and lasting peace. We must deprive those treacherous hands hostile towards our goal from reaping the rewards of their vile actions. Only through our unwavering commitment to this objective can we truly honor the memory of this fallen hero of peace.
And I could say that the memorial message for Yitzhak Rabin is to continue what he started, which is the peace process and, of course, as we mentioned several times, peace is so precious for the whole people all over the world. On this sad occasion, ladies and gentlemen, I extend the condolences of the people and the government of Egypt, and my personal condolences to the government and the people of Israel, and the family of Mr. Yitzhak Rabin.
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