The United States should make it clear that it wants a permanent peace settlement. Instead of shifting its policies to the confusion of itself. and all others. it must take the forthright stand that it will use all of its political and economic influence to help both sides come to an agreement. Positive leadership in settling the refugee problem. and the Jordan River resources on a mutualaid basis. will smooth the way for negotiation on other matters in dispute. The existence of the Israeli state is an accomplished fact. Sooner or later the Arab nations will have to admit this reality and learn to live with theirnew and industrious neighbor.