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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release March 26, 1997

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

Ross Travel to Middle East

President Clinton has asked Ambassador Dennis Ross to travel to the Middle East for consultations on the Middle East peace process. He will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chairman Arafat. It is expected that Ross will return by the weekend in order to brief the President and Secretary Albright.

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