In addition. said Hussein. the "adherents of the JewApril .16 ish faith" should conduct "a deep soulsearching" of the "whole problem of Zionism" that can "engulf them and others in a senseless and ruthless calamity." He said "all Arabs" regard the existence of Israel as "a real and everpresent danger to their national survival." But despite that language. Hussein. an acknowledged "good friend" of the United States. completed talks with President Johnson that were jointly described as marked by "cordiality. good will. and candor." King Hussein spoke with gratitude about contributions Americans have made "generously and selflessly" to Jordan "since the 19th century toward our modern awakening." Regardless of King Husseins harsh public remarks. Israels actual relations with Jordan are better than those with any other Arab nation. although 600.000 of the million Arab refugees from Palestine now live in Jordan. President Johnson emphasized the strong desire of the United States for friendly relations with all Arab States. and its devotion to peace in the area. President Johnson said that it was the U.S. intention to continue to support Jordanian efforts to attain a viable and selfsustaining economy.
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