Israel has demonstrated its resiliency as a fiercely democratic state. And I think the willingness of the people of Israel to hold their own government ac. countable in the investigation of this tragedy. no matter how painful this process might be. is ample evidence that the faith we have placed in the relationship between our two countries is well founded. I cannot emphasize too strongly my shock over what happened in the Shatila and Sabra refugee camps. But I think it is incumbent upon us alland I include the community of nations in my appealto refrain from interfering in what will be an anguished search for the truth in Israel itself. The Israelis have taken it upon themselves to shoulder this awesome responsibility.