Speech #880266854

In tian Navy has 10 efficient submarines. defiance of international law and the United The Government has been involved in Nations armistice agreements. an energetic program to develop ground- In the face of this continuing threat. we toground missiles with the instrumental deeply regret that our Government has failed to support measures calling for an end to assistance of German scientists. the Arab war and for direct negotiations It is readily apparent that this weap- between Israel and the Arab States. looking onry is creating an untenable arms im- to the settlement of their differences. balance in the area. If war is inevitable. We regret that our Governments tactics it will be made so because this relative on the issue of the Arab refugees has enmilitary power in the hands of reckless couraged the Arabs to believe that Israel persons will drive them to precipitous should accept repatriation in the absence action. It is time our Government. of a peace settlement. and at a time when eciogni g Ith inhtimeouoer nment r . such repatriation may be regarded as a hostile recognizing the inherent dangers. took invasion. affirmative action to redress the dis- We respectfully call attention to the recent equilibrium and bolster the elements of statement of the Congress of the United peace. States calling for an end to aid to nations A clear mandate from the Congress which are preparing for aggression.