Here in America. in Israel. and throughout the world. Jews will commemorate that day as the most important in modern Jewish history. When Israel became independent. millions of persecuted. homeless. refugee Jews found a land where they could do their share in creating peace and safety. In America. our citizens of every kind. including Jews. live safely. protected by law. custom. and the convictions of their fellow men from the pogroms. and attempted genocide which have characterized the treatment of minorities in many other nations. But our own comfort and safety should not blind us to the sufferings of others.