Speaker. almost a decade ago Americans justifiably resented efforts to blame the United States as a nation for the actions of a few at My Lai. Our mistakes in Vietnam did not make us an immoral nation. they simply made us a misguided one. and today we have a similar situation in Lebanon. All of us have an obligation to remember that Israel as a nation is something quite separate from the outrageous massacre in the Palestinian refugee camps. Israel is a vigorous and decent democracy which at this moment is engaged in vigorous selfcriticism. much to their credit. Having said that. however. let me also say. as one who admires the State of Israel. that Mr.