It would be difficult. Mr. Speaker. to exaggerate the achievement of the people of Israel in the years since 1948. Burdened with the horrible memories of Hitlers persecution. confronted by the hatred of the Arab States. inundated by waves of immigrants of the most diverse social. economic. and cultural backgrounds. handicapped by lack of funds and space and the barren condition of much of the land. the Israeli people triumphed over every obstacle. It was a triumph of hope and of the courage and faith and determination which transformed that hope into impressive reality. But Israels triumph cannot be taken for granted.
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