Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren returned Monday from a visit to the U.S. bringing with him several messages of warm support and solidarity that he said President Ford personally asked him to convey to the Israeli people. Goren had an unscheduled 20-minute meeting with the President at the White House last week. One of Ford’s messages, according to Goren, was that the U.S. would assist Israel politically, militarily and economically. He quoted the President as saying “we are with you under all conditions.” Goren said the President displayed great interest in visiting Israel.
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