Speech #810196233

Syria. and Lebanon did not declare war on Nazi Germany until February 26. 1945. at which time it was a condition precedent for admission to the United Nations. Egyptian forces in the course of the war did patrol and guard duty within Egypt. while the Allieslargely British ground forces and American air forcesspent a billion and a half dollars in Egypt alone. Turning now again to the rearming of the Arab states. it is most significant to note that while all the Arab states have contributed but $6.760.347 for the relief of the Palestine Arab refugees. totaling 652.000 who need relief. according to the report of the Clapp commission. during the 13 months from December 1. 1948. to December 31. 1949. of which Egypts contribution was $1.920.050. Egyptian military expenses aggregated approximately 30 percent of her total budget for fiscal 19484950.024.410 Egyptian pounds-$140.000.000 at the present rate of exchange. This fact is adduced from the testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee within the last few weeks by Hon.