Bush sends note to Dagan
Former President George W. Bush has sent a letter to outgoing Mossad chief Meir Dagan marking Dagan's retirement from the Mossad. Outgoing Mossad Chief Meir Dagan received a letter from former US president George W. Bush at a Thursday night party honoring eight years of service.Whether or not you liked him as President, George Bush is a mentch.
Former prime minister Ehud Olmert read the letter from Bush aloud at the party, which was closed to the press.
"I thank you for what you've done," Bush wrote. "It was an honor to work with you." Bush also sent Dagan a book with a message written inside.
The families of captive soldier Ron Arad and spy Eli Cohen were also invited to the event. Dagan apologized to the families that he did not succeed in bringing Cohen and Arad back to Israel.
Labels: George W. Bush, Meir Dagan
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 8:04 PM
1 Comments:
Meir Dagan did his best on many fronts. His successor faces great challenges to Israel's security that will have to be met in the future.
We all wish Dagan a well deserved retirement!
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