Israel refrained from responding to Iraqi aggression and forced its citizens to live under the threat of Iraqi attack and chemical weapons. With the breakup of the former Soviet Union. the immediacy of Israels need has never been greater. It is unclear if the new republics will continue the Gorbachev policy of free emigration for Jews wishing to move to Israel. Failure to follow through on our pledge of support seriously undermines the credibility of our Government in the eyes of our allies and blatantly illustrates the Presidents willingness to play destructive politics with the lives of those he professes to want to help. The loan guarantees should be considered a humanitarian issue unrelated to outstanding political problems in the Middle East.
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