[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)] [November 5, 1995] [Page 1721] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]Statement of Condolence on the Death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel November 5, 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.