Max M. Fisher, a national Jewish leader and one of President Nixon’s closest advisers, expressed confidence today that the American position of friendship for Israel will not change and that the Nixon administration will adhere to established policies which have been emphasized by the President and his closest advisers in a spirit of absolute protection for Israel. “I am certain Israel’s position will be helped by what is proposed and that the President and his associates will make retention of Israel’s friendship and security a matter of priority for the present administration” Mr. Fisher said.
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