April 25, 1982
We note today the successful completion by Israel of the withdrawal of its forces from the Sinai
Peninsula and the reestablishment there of full Egyptian sovereignty. The President believes that
withdrawal represents a truly major sacrifice by Israel, and he admires its courage in taking the
great risks which true peace requires. He admires as well the courageous Egyptian initiative
without which peace with Israel would not have been achieved.
Israeli withdrawal from Sinai marks the beginning of a new era in the peaceful relations between
Israel and Egypt, peaceful relations which should be taken by us all as the model for the future in
that troubled region. The President is determined that the United States, together with Egypt and
Israel, will continue to pursue the course of peace, under Camp David, with renewed vigor and
dedication. It will not be an easy task but, with the example of Egypt and Israel before us, it can
be achieved.