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Dr. Condoleezza Rice, U.S. Secretary of State 30 Apr 2008 04:26 Africa/Lagos Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Israeli Security and Peace at AJC 102 Annual Meeting WASHINGTON, April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reaffirmed America's deep commitment to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and urged Arab nations to strengthen their dedication to this effort, at the opening session of the American Jewish Committee's 102nd Annual Meeting celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary. "For sixty years, American administrations have been dedicated to the freedom, security, and well-being of our democratic ally, Israel," said Secretary Rice. "We will defend against any action that would compromise Israel's security." Addressing diplomats, dignitaries and nearly one thousand AJC leaders from around the world, Secretary Rice lauded AJC as a "tireless advocate for human dignity" that has f...

A Visit of Faith and Reason by Newt Gingrich (more by this author) Posted 04/15/2008 ET Updated 04/15/2008 ET Benedict XVI 's first visit to America as Pope this week is an exciting and joyous event for the nation's millions of Catholics. But his visit carries a message of hope and reconciliation for all Americans, regardless of faith. The Pope is both a deeply faithful and a deeply learned man. He has been called "a voice of faith and a voice of reason in our time." Balancing faith and reason can be a difficult task, even for a country like the United States, a nation Pope Benedict loves. One of the reasons the Pope is so fond of America is because we are, unlike Europe, "a nation which values the role of religious belief in ensuring a vibrant and ethically sound democratic order." Benedict's Message: Embrace Both Faith and Reason Pope Benedict teaches us that healthy, free societies must embrace both religious faith and secular reason. At a time when r...