It is a deplorable situation. In discussing this matter I want to make it perfectly plain and crystal clear that I do not now have. and never have had. the slightest prejudice in my heart against any race on this earth. I have nothing but compassion and sympathy for both Jewish and Arab refugees. but I do believe. however. that we are dealing with a dangerous situation. To give to the Jews of Israel this $50.000.000 might even prove to be disastrous to them. since certainly they will be encouraged to carry on their program of open and unrestricted immigration. The desert sands of Palestine can. of course. be made into green pastures and fertile fields. but this cannot be accomplished by the mere waving of a wand. nor can it be achieved in a very brief space of time. While my heart goes out to the displaced persons. to the political persecutees. and to the refugees of this world. and while I am perfectly willing to be generous and charitable. I cannot get the consent of my conscience to believe sincerely that the program of the people of Israel is either right or proper under all of the circumstances existing. Why cannot these people live in peace. one with the other?
Keywords matched
immigration refugees