I spoke in favor of the House version. At that time I pointed out that the Arab League economic boycott initiated in 1951 against Israel had been extended. This infamous boycott now includes American firms having Americans of the Jewish faith among their owners. officers. directors. and personnel. As part of the boycott Arab League countries have refused visas or admittance to American citizens who are suspected of being Jewish or who have visited or intend to visit Israel. In addition. U.S. citizens of the Jewish faith have been barred from serving in a military or civilian capacity in certain U.S. installations abroad.