Letter to President Bush regarding Embassy Move

~June 21, 2002~

June 21, 2002

President George W. Bush
The White House
Washington, DC

Dear Mr. President:

Churches for Middle East Peace thanks you for invoking a national security waiver to postpone the Congressionally-mandated building of an American embassy in Jerusalem and moving the embassy from Tel Aviv. Your decision was prudent and consistent with the important role of the United States government in the international effort to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Even in these dark days when Jerusalem is racked by violence, the vision persists that it can fulfill its vocation as a sign of peace and symbol of reconciliation for all humankind.

As Christians committed to working for peace, we support a negotiated solution for Jerusalem that respects the human and political rights of both Palestinians and Israelis, as well as the rights of the three religious communities. Jerusalem should be shared by all – two peoples and three religions.

Again, we thank you for this action and your regard for the profound political and religious importance of Jerusalem.

Sincerely,

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