The simple fact now remains that Israel cannot be expected to go back to the status quowhere there has been no peace and the declared design of her neighbors has continually been to destroy her. Now the Israelis doubtless are not going to evacuate the Arab areas they hold without firmer assurances than they had before. underwritten by international guarantees to protect Israels sovereignty as a nation. to secure normalized and realistic borders and free passage through the Gulf of Aqaba and the Suez Canal. Israel must also have more satisfaction and cooperation in dealing with other issues. such as the refugee problem. water rights and meaningful restoration of international peacekeeping forces. No withdrawal can be expected of Israel without these completely new conditions of peace and stability. The United States is committed to resist aggression and defend freedom.