Lot 42
Clinton, William J. - TLS Re the Kidnapping and Murder of Israeli Soldier Nachshon Wachsman (1946 -) 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). Typed letter signed, "Bill Clinton" as President, one page, on White House letterhead, 10½ x 7", Washington, Nov. 21, 1994. To Senator Paul Simon: "I appreciated your letter about the kidnapping of Nachson [sic] Wachsman; I share your anguish at this vicious crime. Corporal Wachsman was a son of Israel and the United States. We made every effort, in conjunction with Israel, to bring about his safe return, and we made clear to Chairman Arafat the importance of pressing the Palestinian police to stop Hamas terror. The enemies of peace who committed this crime were trying to block the emergence of a new Middle East, one based on peace and security for all. They struck at those who work for peace as surely as they targeted an innocent Israeli soldier. As I wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Wachsman earlier, their son will not be forgotten, and we will not allow those responsible for his death to succeed." Fine condition.
In October 1994, Nachshon Wachsman was captured by a group from Hamas, who demanded the release of Sheik Ahmed Yassin and 200 other prisoners of the Israelis. During a failed Israeli rescue attempt, after being held hostage for six days, Wachsman was killed by his captors, three of whom were also killed, as well as an Israeli officer. Estimate Value $1,000 - 2,000
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