The statement speaks for itself. and it gives me extreme pleasure to read the statement on behalf of my colleagues who have joined in the making of such statement. I shall include the names of the signatories thereto at the end of this brief recital. Israels 14th anniversary will be hailed by the American people who favored the reestablishment of an independent Jewish Commonwealth and who have rejoiced at the progress the people of Israel have made to utilize their independence for human advancement: to rehabilitate their land. to provide sanctuary for more than a million refugees and immigrants. to develop their economy. to cultivate their arts and sciences. to revive their civilization and culture. to cooperate constructively in the international community. The interest and support which America has extended in these inspiring developments will continue. even as America extends its help to the independence and freedom of all countries in the Middle East and elsewhere. On this occasion. however. we are mindful that the people of Israel are still denied the blessings of peace and that they must continue to adjust themselves to a state of belligerence on the part of their neighbors.
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