Israel is a loyal friend of the United States. and it is Americas responsibility to help insure. by making arms and aircraft available and through economic aid. that the antagonisms harbored by her Arab neighbors do not imperil the existence and integrity of the State of israel. The vital role which Israel played in the World War II era. as a haven for victims of antiJewish persecution. continues to be a strong national purpose. Jewish people from the Arab countries. from Eastern Europe. and from the Soviet Union look to Israel as their true homeland. and the tide of immigration by Jews in the Diaspora continues in force. It is heartening to note that U.S. congressional pressures to guarantee the right of worldwide emigration to Israel are strong and determined. I am proud that last year the Congress enacted my proposal to authorize $85 million in aid to Israel for the resettlement of Jewish emigrants from the Soviet Union. of which amount $45 million was eventually appropriated. Today I am introducing legislation to authorize an additional $36 1/2 million for this important purpose. Mr.
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