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Extraction Summary
6
People
3
Organizations
7
Locations
3
Events
2
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Book manuscript / memoir page (evidence file)
File Size:
2.13 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript (likely by Ehud Barak, former Prime Minister of Israel) contained within House Oversight evidence files. It details Barak's first visit to the US as Prime Minister in 1999, describing a gala dinner with his wife Nava, and a subsequent trip to Camp David with President Clinton. The text focuses on diplomatic strategy, the peace process with Syria and Oslo, and the personal rapport established between Barak and Clinton, noting that Barak benefited from 'not being Bibi' (Netanyahu).
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ehud Barak | Prime Minister of Israel (implied author) |
Author of the text ('Me/I'), discussing his first visit to the US as Prime Minister.
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| Bill Clinton | US President |
Hosted the author for a working visit, gala, and Camp David retreat.
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| Nava Barak | Wife of Ehud Barak |
Attended the gala dinner at the White House.
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| Madeleine Albright | Secretary of State |
Mentioned as a senior US negotiator whom the author sometimes bypassed to deal directly with the President.
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| Dennis Ross | Mideast Envoy |
Mentioned as a senior US negotiator whom the author sometimes bypassed.
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| Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi) | Former Prime Minister of Israel |
Referenced as 'Bibi'; the author suggests his relationship with Clinton benefited from simply NOT being him.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| US Government | ||
| White House | ||
| State Department |
Timeline (3 events)
July 1999
July 1999
Locations (7)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (2)
Spent 10 hours discussing security; established a pattern of direct face-to-face negotiation; noted good chemistry.
Barak notes his preference for dealing with Clinton may have frustrated her.
Key Quotes (4)
"I benefited, I’m sure, simply by not being Bibi."Source
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Quote #1
"On almost all key issues, my preference was to deal directly with the President, something I know sometimes frustrated other senior US negotiators"Source
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Quote #2
"decisions on which negotiations would succeed or fail would have to be made at the top"Source
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Quote #3
"Much is often made about the personal 'chemistry' in political relationships."Source
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Quote #4
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