Israel came into existence 10 years ago by the will of the civilized world. It established a democracygave equal rights to its citizens and set about transforming the land from a barren desert to a veritable showpiece of mans ability to bend nature to his will. Every day. in fact. the desert is being pushed back in a grim race to keep Israels economy abreast of the needs of a population that increases 10.000 monthly from immigration alone. Our help to this deserving nation does not only cost the United States nothing. it actually earns us solid returns in two ways: First. by paying interest to our Government for loans made by the ExportImport Bankand here it is important to note that Israel has never been delinquent in paying off her debtand second by providing a market for American machinery. agricultural equipment and capital goods. since only American products can be purchased with the money loaned. But the real payoff is in terms of the intangibles. The immense satisfaction and rich reward that comes from the knowledge that we are sharing ir- this dramatic race to meet the challenge of providing a place for every displaced. exiled and persecuted Jew who wants to make a new life and of helping these immigrants transform wasteland into rich orchards and farms. and backward villages into modern cities. Like America. Israel is a nation of pioneers. of diverse origin held together by a common faith and beliefs.
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