IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 513 
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak 
Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 3, 2015 
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of Israeli Prime Min-
ister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his 
death. 
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin was born March 1, 1922, in Jeru-
salem; 
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin volunteered for the Palmach, the elite 
unit of the Haganah (predecessor of the Israeli Defense 
Forces), and served for 27 years, including during the 
1948 War of Independence, the 1956 Suez War, and as 
Chief of Staff in the June 1967 Six Day War; 
Whereas in 1975, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin signed the 
interim agreement with Egypt (Sinai II) which laid the 
groundwork for the 1979 Camp David Peace Treaty be-
tween Israel and Egypt; 
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•HRES 513 IH 
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin served as Ambassador to the United 
States from 1968–1973, Minister of Defense from 1984– 
1990, and Prime Minister from 1974–1977 and from 
1992 until his assassination in 1995; 
Whereas, on September 13, 1993, in Washington, DC, 
Yitzhak Rabin signed the Declaration of Principles 
framework agreement between Israel and the Palestin-
ians; 
Whereas upon the signing of the Declaration of Principles, 
Yitzhak Rabin said to the Palestinian people: ‘‘We say to 
you today in a loud and clear voice: Enough of blood and 
tears. Enough! We harbor no hatred toward you. We 
have no desire for revenge. We, like you, are people who 
want to build a home, plant a tree, love, live side by side 
with you—in dignity, empathy, as human beings, as free 
men.’’; 
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin received the 1994 Nobel Prize for 
Peace for his vision and bravery as a peacemaker, saying 
at the time: ‘‘There is only one radical means of sancti-
fying human lives. Not armored plating, or tanks, or 
planes, or concrete fortifications. The one radical solution 
is peace.’’; 
Whereas, on October 26, 1994, Yitzhak Rabin and King 
Hussein of Jordan signed a peace treaty between Israel 
and Jordan; 
Whereas, on November 4, 1995, Yitzhak Rabin was brutally 
assassinated after attending a peace rally in Tel Aviv 
where his last words were: ‘‘I have always believed that 
the majority of the people want peace, are prepared to 
take risks for peace . . . Peace is what the Jewish People 
aspire to.’’; 
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•HRES 513 IH 
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin dedicated his life to the cause of 
peace and security for the state of Israel by defending his 
nation against all threats, including terrorism and under-
taking courageous risks in the pursuit of peace; 
Whereas in the years following Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, 
successive United States administrations have sought to 
help Israel and the Palestinians achieve a negotiated two- 
state solution that ends their conflict; and 
Whereas today, more than ever, the leadership of Yitzhak 
Rabin can be a model for securing peace during a time 
of conflict: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the historic role of Yitzhak Rabin 
for his distinguished service to the Israeli people and 
extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the 
family of Yitzhak Rabin and the people of Israel on 
the twentieth anniversary of his death; 
(2) recognizes and reiterates its continued sup-
port for the close ties and special relationship be-
tween the United States and Israel; 
(3) expresses support and admiration for com-
munity leaders and government officials who work 
tirelessly to encourage co-existence and cooperation 
between the Israelis and Palestinians; 
(4) condemns any and all acts of terrorism; and 
(5) expresses its admiration for Yitzhak Rabin’s 
legacy and reaffirms its commitment to the process 
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