NETANYAHU: I want you to know how much we appreciate your bold decision to act against the use of chemical weapons in Syria.



And I want to tell you also how much we appreciate the reassertion of American leadership in the Middle East.



I look forward to working closely with you to confront the dangers we face together in this violent and volatile Middle East. I believe that together we can roll back Iran's march of aggression and terror in this region, and we can thwart Iran's unbridled ambition to become a nuclear weapon state.



I also look forward to working closely with you to advance peace in our region. Because you have noted so succinctly that common dangers are turning former enemies into partners, and that's where we see something new and potentially something very promising.



It won't be simple, but for the first time in many years -- and, Mr. President, for the first time in my lifetime -- I see a real hope for change. The Arab leaders who you met yesterday could help change the atmosphere and they could help create the conditions for a realistic peace.



These are all great signs on your historic visit. It's a visit that has echoed down the ages, because the great Abraham Lincoln is reported to have said that there was no city on Earth he so much desired to see as Jerusalem. Well, Mr. President, Donald, there's no city on Earth where you are more welcome than right here with us in Jerusalem.



Welcome to Jerusalem. Welcome to Israel.