Since that day Arab leaders continue their threat to destroy Israel. and the Arab League countries persist in their efforts to strangl] Israels economy. Our Government has been helping both Israel and the Arab States with economic assistance. but unfortunately. as long as the ArabIsrael war continues. economic progress will be disrupted in the Middle East. because of the diversion of huge sums for arms. At the last session of the U.N. there was a proposal that Israel and the Arab States meet together in direct negotiation to settle outstanding problems. and in particular the problem of the Arab refugees. Unfortunately. that resolution. which was sponsored by 16 nationsAfrican. Latin American. and Europeanfailed to win the necessary majority. because the major powers did not support it.
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