That is why even as we never waver in pursuing peace between Israelis, Palestinians, and Arabs, our bond with Israel is unbreakable. (Applause.) It is the bond of two peoples that share a commitment to a common set of ideals: opportunity, democracy and freedom.

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There, his wife, Lady Valerie Solti, says he formed a bond with others who were eager to put the war behind them and embrace a time of peace.

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