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Digitized from Box 15 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIA TE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 1, T.75
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
The interim agreement being initialed by Egypt and Israel this evening reduces
the risk of war in the Middle East and provides fresh opportunities for
further progress toward peace for a troubled area whose turmoil has affected
the lives and prosperity of peoples of all nations.
Under the agreement Israel will withdraw its forces from the Sinai Passes
and oil fields, both parties agree not to resort to force, and to continue their
efforts to negotiate a final peace settlement. I have consistently worked for
this outcome. I am deeply gratified by it and proud of the contribution America
has made. By reducing the dangers of military and economic warfare this
agreement is of great significance for the well-being of every American.
The Parties have taken an important and indispensable step on the long and hard
road to peace. The countries concerned made clear that they wanted America's
effort to continue. Following my meetings with President Sadat in Salzburg and
with Prime Minister Rabin in Washington, the United States intensified its
active mediation.
The agreement is fair and balanced, and we hope that as a further practical
test of peace on the ground it will contribute to building the confidence
between the two sides which is required if ultimate peace is to be achieved.
The United States does not consider this agreement an end in itself, and it
is strongly committed to continue to help make progress on all aspects of
the problem.
I will be speaking personally with Prime Minister Rabin of Israel and President
Sadat of Egypt to congratulate them on their leadership and statesmanship
which in large measure made the agreement possible. I commend
Secretary Kissinger for his tireless efforts in bringing about a successful
conclusion to the negotiations.
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