THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2014
Statement by the Vice President on the Death of Ariel Sharon
Jill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Ariel Sharon. We send our condolences to his family and to his beloved nation of Israel. I look forward to leading the U.S. delegation to his memorial service, to pay respects to the man and to pay tribute to the unshakeable partnership between the United States and Israel.