Israel possesses the ability to stand firmly on her own feet and to perceive clearly what she wants and needs. In 1948. Israel was established to provide a safe and secure home for the thousands of Jewish immigrants who sought refuge in her land. From its inception. therefore. she has been a nation ready to give strength. pride. employment. education. and an answer to the hopes of all those who sought a homeland and of all those who depended on her for their very survival. As chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Nationality and as chairman. this year. of the annual Intergovernmental Committee on European Migration. I well understand the important place this nation holds in the hearts of those who have been uprooted throughout the world. Israel has progressed at so rapid and surprising a pace. from constructing highways to Sharamelsheik. to building homes where marshliand had formerly flourished. to creating expansive and wellrespected universities. to forming cultural centers and a symphony orchestra esteemed and recognized throughout the world. We cannot forget. however. that the country is faced with complexities and difficulties. this would be true of any nation which has taken such giant steps in growth. in the absorption of immigrants. and in development. The problems within are augmented. as we well
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