Mr. Speaker. to exaggerate the achievement of the people of Israel in the years since 1948 to overstate its significance. Burdened with the terrible memories of Nazi 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 by the barren condition of much of the land. and forced into an expensive arms race as a means of selfdefense. the Israel people have triumphed over every obstacle. It has been a triumph of hope but. even more. it has been a triumph of the courage and faith and determination which transformed that hope into impressive reality. As a result.
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