Bush reception

      President Shimon Peres spoke at the State reception given to US President George W. Bush upon his arrival in Israel. "We greet you as a great friend, We embrace you as the leader of a great nation, which once having secured its freedom Never tired of providing it to others. We take your advice to not underestimate the Iranian threat. Iran should not underestimate our resolve for self defense," said Peres. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke at the State reception given to US President George W. Bush upon his arrival in Israel: Israel's relations with the US are unshakable and are based on a profound friendship, said Olmert, adding the US is Israel's strongest ally against Islamic terror.(12,20)