Speaker. I would like to congratulate my distinguished colleague from California for his fine presentation today. He has lucidly described the Arab refugee problem and proposed solutions fully worthy of our close consideration. This problem cries out for a speedy and realistic solution. We cannot expect Israel to shoulder the burden of accepting the repatriation of additional Arabs. This gallant nation already has over 250.000 Arabs. and has faced great difficulties in holding their loyalty to Israel firm in the face of constant propaganda and terrorist subversion. The Arab nations must be told in no uncertain terms that they will be expected to accept their share of the Palestinian refugees. It is their responsibility. and not that of the UNRWA. to care for them. They should not shun them. for these refugees can be an important part of a total program of economic development for the Arab nations. Development should be a product of resettlement. The Arab refugees do not need relieffrom the U.N. or the Arab States. They need an opportunity to work. It is the shame of the Arab States that they have not received It.
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