MER - Rabbi among Ahmadinejad dinner guests

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> In a statement released Thursday, the Mennonite and Quaker organizers of the event said: "The exclusive purpose of this evening's dialogue among religious and political leaders is to build peace and understanding between societies that face increasing tension. As people of faith, we are obligated to seek peace, especially with leaders and individuals with whom we have serious disagreements. As people of peace, we advocate for our governments and the government of Iran to resolve their conflicts through dialogue. We see this particular event as an opportunity to continue a conversation with the Iranian people and their president." <b on></b> </body>