We had an opportunity to talk privately with many political leaders in the area. including Prime Minister BenGurion of Israel and President Nasser of the United Arab Republic. These conversations served to emphasize the seriousness of the basic problems which trouble the area. But also. Mr. President. from these conversations I concluded that progress. perhaps very significant. is possible if we but follow the correct approach. I am constrained to believe that the junior Senator from Wyoming reached a similar conclusion. I was encouraged that. after lengthy discussion. both Mr. BenGurion and Mr. Nasser separately indicated a willingness to negotiate through an intermediary for the solution of the thorny Palestinian refugee problem. Mr. BenGurion preferred the United States. while Mr.