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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday to commend President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and others in the administration for facilitating the historic Abraham Accords Peace Agreement that will normalize relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

“These historic agreements begin the process of normalizing relations between the two Gulf countries and the Jewish state,” said Sen. Moran. “After seven decades of isolation in the region, the Abraham Accords signify Israel’s existence is finally being accepted by Arab countries, opening new prospects for greater economic, security, and cultural cooperation that will benefit all those in the region and all of us around the world. I commend President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, and many others in this administration for facilitating this historic agreement and advancing the cause of peace and prosperity in the region.”

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Remarks as delivered:

“Earlier today at the White House, President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the foreign ministers from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to sign the Abraham Accords.

“These historic agreements begin the process of normalizing relations between the two Gulf countries and the Jewish state. After seven decades of isolation in the region, the Abraham Accords signify Israel’s existence is finally being accepted by Arab countries, opening new prospects for greater economic, security, and cultural cooperation that will benefit all those in the region and all of us around the world.

“I commend President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, and many others in this Administration for facilitating this historic agreement and advancing the cause of peace and prosperity in the region.

“This came to many of us as a surprise, but a welcome surprise, and I’m very pleased at this relationship.

“Over the past several years, President Trump and Secretary Pompeo have cultivated relationships in Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi, and Manama. And for longer than that, Israel and Arab countries have cooperated on important matters behind closed doors. Capitalizing on a changing Middle East, President Trump and his Administration have helped to shepherd these relationships into the open.

“Today’s signing is just a beginning for the three countries and the region as a whole. More work obviously need to be done, and no agreement is easily accomplished, but my hope is that more Arab countries will follow the path of publicly recognizing Israel. Eighteen Arab states have yet to make this move, preventing relationships that can benefit the entire region.

“Israel’s right to exist is unquestionable, and to refuse to recognize that is to deny reality. I, along with so many other members of this chamber, have worked to ensure Israel’s security and prosperity. With more days like today, we can hope for a region that is secure and prosperous, as well for all.

“Madam President, thank you, I use this opportunity to commend this accomplishment and I hope that we are able to bring more peace and stability to this region and to the rest of the world.”

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