Republican Presidential nominee Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy said in a Rash Hashanah message to American Jews, that they are “especially mindful of the unique bond between the Jewish people and the holy city of Jerusalem.” Following is the text of the message released by the Reagan-Bush Campaign Committee:
:”Nancy and I want to extend our best wishes for the coming year 5741, As this is the season for reflection and rededication we join you in prayer for peace and harmony through the world. We are especially mindful of the unique bond between the Jewish people and the holy city of Jerusalem and fervently hope that strife and bloodshed will end in the troubled Middle East. We join you in asking God’s blessing on our great country.
“In this season of family reunions and celebrations, we are also very aware of those who are in captivity and oppressed by tyranny. Nancy and I share your hopes and dreams for everlasting peace throughout the world, and wish you all a prosperous and healthy new year.”
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