Both the cities and the kibbutzim are flourishing. and the nation is able to provide an everincreasing standard of living for. its people. So successful has Israel been that it can now export technical assistance. in the form of experts and training programs to 83 nations. - Most important of all. the State of Israel. as a viable democracy. is succeeding in the historic mission it has undertaken as a homeland for the Jewish people. As we observe this anniversary. which is a most significant one. the United States reaffirms its policies. to keep peace in the Middle East. to try to prevent the spread of armaments. to find a solution to the refugee problem. and to extend a helping hand to nations. like Israel. who are our friends. who practice democracy. and who are engaged in a national effort of selfdevelopment. full of both economic and spiritual significance to all the world.