This resolution. which is very similar to one that I introduced in the House of Representatives on June 29 of that year. provides a clear framework within which the conflicting parties themselves can reconcile their differences and negotiate the establishment of a permanent state of peace and sense of security. Specifically. the resolution calls for Israeli withdrawal of all claims to and armed forces from occupied Arab territory but only within the context of a mutually accepted peace settlement. This resolution also affirms the necessity for: guaranteeing freedom of navigation through international waterways In the area. achieving a just settlement of the refugee problem. and insuring the territorial inviolability and political independence of every nation in the area through measures including the establishment of demilitarized zones. In addition. it requests the SecretaryGeneral to designate a special representative to proceed to the Middle East to establish and maintain contacts with the states concerned in order to promote agreement and assist efforts to achieve a peaceful and accepted settlement in accordance with the provisions and principles of this resolution. This frustrating post has been admirably filled for the past 2 years by Dr.