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Assoc. News Editor Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat spoke of his commitment to the peace process in the Middle East in front of a large gathering of students, faculty and Houston community members on March 5. Despite a two-hour delay in Arafat's arrival, approximately 1,000 people packed into the Grand Hall and surrounding overflow rooms. |
In his brief speech, Arafat emphasized the importance of the peace process for
the future of both the Israeli and Palestinian people.
"We are completely committed to the peace process," Arafat said. "And in spite of all the difficulties we are facing, it is a noble target, not for us, not for Israelis, but for our children. A very noble target." In the same speech, however, Arafat also condemned Israeli plans for a housing project in East Jerusalem, citing it as dangerous and illegal. Shon Agarwal, a sophomore at Will Rice College, felt that Arafat was difficult to understand because of his poor English. She also felt that the speech itself was insubstantial, although the event was an important one for Rice.
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