Speech #850039508

That we ask our Government to stand behind the principle of freedom of navigation. without discrimination. so that Israel shall not have imperiled its security by reliance upon assurances that it will not have cause to regret its withdrawal from the said straits. Believing that in these issues the security of Israel and the national interests of the United States and the cause of world peace are one. we bespeak our Governments enrgetic efforts to achieve the above ends. be it further Resolved. That we heartily commend our Government for granting opportunities for admission to the United States to victims of persecution in Hungary. we further point out that the confiscation and expulsion of Jews by the Government of Egypt. in violation of all law and right. and in disregard of humane considerations. has created a swelling stream of refugees from that land. and we accordingly urge that these victims of oppression be granted similar opportunities for admission to the United States. We deem such nets consistent with our natural welfare and I in accordance with traditional American policy. be it further Resolved. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States. to the Secretary of State of the United States. and to all Maryland Members of the Senate and House of Representatives.