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I told you this was crazy.. His next stop is this morning at my house 8 am for a couple of hours. Call me at home today if you get a chance ny. --Defense Minister Ehud Barak met with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon at the White House Wednesday where they emphasized the US's commitment to Israel's security and its qualitative military edge in the region.

According a press release, Barak met with the US officials for an hour and 15 minutes, during which time they discussed events in Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia and Turkey and as the status of negotiations with the Palestinians.

Prior to his meeting at the White House, Barak also met with leaders of Congress including US House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and US House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and emphasized the importance of continued congressional support for aid to Israel.