THE PRESIDENT: Oh, this is a good looking group right here. (Laughter.) Good evening, everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good evening.
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. I want to thank all of you for joining us in celebrating the second night of Hanukkah. Happy Hanukkah, everybody. (Applause.)
We are joined tonight by Ambassador Michael Oren, of Israel. Where’s Michael? (Applause.) He’s way back there. And so I want to begin by offering our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all of those who’ve died as a result of the terrible forest fire in northern Israel.
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