The second is the existence of a strong and growing sentiment in favor of Arab nationalism. I am convinced that this sentiment cannot be repressed and it would be contrary to the traditions and ideals of the United States to attempt to do so. The third fundamental factor present in the area is the 900.000 refugees who continue to exist under most unfavorable cond:tions as a result of the dislocations which occurred at the time of the 1948 fighting. when the State of Israel was established. It seems to me that the basic framework in which a solution to the problems confronting the area could be found and which would take into account the three fundamental considerations which I have enumerated would be the creation of a United States of the Middle East. This would be a federation of free. independent national governments. includIng Israel and the Arab States of the Middle East.
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