I know this is not the desire of any of us and I urge that all action be taken to bring about peace in this troubled area of the world. Lebanon has always been a true ally and a democratic country in the Middle East. The problems of the Middle East are complex but it appears to me that before peace and stability can be brought to this part of the world that the basic problem of the Palestinian refugee must be resolved. I urge we do everything possible as soon as we can to provide a just settlement of the refugee question. By doing so. one of the root problems of the Middle East will be resolved. bringing some semblance of peace and stability to this vital area of the world. U.S. interests in the Middle East demand that the United States not condone any violation of the territorial integrity of all nations of the Middle East. whether it be Israel or Lebanon.