Rep. Bertram L. Podell, New York Democrat, introduced a bill today supported by 24 co-sponsors of both parties, to authorize the sale of F-4 Phantom supersonic jet fighter-bombers to Israel. The Congressman said he realized that the President already had the authority to sell the planes but stressed that the intention of the new legislation was to indicate to the White House the desire in Congress for action.
Rep. Podell said the balance of power was affected by Soviet supply of jets to the Arabs, French sale of aircraft to Iraq, and American provision of fighters to Jordan. He said the sale of the Phantoms to Israel was essential to deter further Arab aggression.
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