Israel is still surrounded by potential or actual enemies and she cannot neglect the threat in the penetration of the Middle East by the men of the Kremlin. Her population is small. her land not yet fully developed. her resources not yet sufficient to keep her secure alone. Israel is still a refuge. a land of promise. for hundreds of thousands of potential migrants from eastern European satellites of the Soviet Union. These people have not as yet been allowed to depart in peace. We must recognize. I think. that diplomatic support and economic assistance to Israel. in her difficulties. are as vital to American policy today as they were 11 years ago when President Truman granted recognition. It is harmonious with our traditions of freedom to state to the world that in the opinion of the United States the refugees from Rumania should be allowed to seek more new homes in Israel. It is in line with our best interests to point out. with full respect for the difficulties some may feel. that all countries of the Near East now face a common danger from Communist penetration that overrides the imagined fears against each other they cherished in the recent past. I hope that we shall continue a policy of economic assistance to Israel. and that we shall champion genuine free trade policies. without any unilateral barriers. that will contribute to the economic and political stability in the Middle East.
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