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Bush To Send Top Diplomat To Israel For Military Aid Talks

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Source: AFP

US President George W. Bush said Tuesday he will send a top diplomat to Israel next month to continue negotiations on a new, 10-year military aid deal with the Jewish state.

"I am strongly committed to Israel's security and viability as a Jewish state, and to the maintenance of its qualitative military edge," Bush said in a statement after White House talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

"During our meeting today, I told prime minister Olmert that I am committed to reaching a new 10-year agreement that will give Israel the increased assistance it requires to meet the new threats and challenges it faces," he said.

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