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THE WHITE HOUSE

                  Office of the Press Secretary
           (Wadi Araba Crossing, Jordan-Israel Border)
______________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release                       October 26, 1994

                     REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
                        AND CHAIRMAN ARAFAT

                          Qebbeh Palace
                           Cairo, Egypt

9:08 A.M. (L)

Q Mr. Chairman, Secretary Christopher and Prime Minister Rabin say that you have a choice between the Hamas and Israel. Do you think you have a choice, and what is it?

CHAIRMAN ARAFAT: My choice is the peace -- the peace of the brave.

Q And what would you like to hear from President Clinton today?

CHAIRMAN ARAFAT: The most important thing I have this opportunity with his excellency.

END9:10 A.M. (L)