A fundamental interest of the United States in the Middle East is to insure that the integrity of all nations in the area will be preserved and that the Soviet Union should not be permitted to extend its tentacles into that geographic section. Bringing the parties directly involved to recognize the necessity of negotiating. and to get that process started. represents a tremendous forward step. However. it .will be necessary to use patience and imagination to keep meaningful diplomatic contacts to overcome the legitimate Concern that the Israeli Government has toward Soviet manipulation of radical Arab governments and Red military support of radical refugee organizations. Mr. Speaker. in my opinion. the only description that fits the Middle East is that of a most explosive trouble spot because of the continuing possibility of renewed hostilities between Israel and her neighbors. and the potential for a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.