The idea of Zionism was evolved more than a century ago. but it was not until a third of the Jewish race was exterminated in the Nazi purge that the world at large realized that a homeland must be provided for this dispersed and persecuted people. Israel was founded on this premise. and it is a cause for congratulation to those of you who have sponsored the cause so generously that she has fulfilled her obligation with courage and devotion. The doors of Israel have been flung open to Jewish refugees regardless of age. poverty. and disability. and in less than 5 years this little countryno bigger than the State of New Jersey--has absorbed over 1.000.000 immigrants. The problems of housing. feeding. and caring. for this vast tide of immigration have been almost insurmountable.. The task has been accomplished. however. through wise statesmanship on the part of her leaders and the hard work and austerity of her citizens. A new communal and cooperative system of agriculture has been developed.
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