At that time. the visions of families donning gas masks as Iraqi Scuds fell on innocent civilians in Tel Aviv were fresh in the minds of all Americans. But President Bush asked Israel to withhold its request until September. and the Israeli Government agreed. At that time. there was no proposal for a peace conference. Immigration of Soviet Jews. however. was a reality then as it is today. Peace in the Middle East is not Just in Israels best interests. it is in the best interests of all countries in the region. Indeed. it is in the best interests of the world community.
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