Sen. George Mc-Govern, the Democratic candidate for President, declared in a telephone interview on the Israel Army Radio that if he was elected, he would give “full support for the State of Israel, including military supplies, especially fighter aircraft.” He added that direct negotiations were the only way to peace in the Arab-Israel conflict.
“I hope direct talks will be possible at some stage between the governments in the Middle East because this is the only way, to my mind, which can bring about a lasting peace in the region but until a lasting peace is achieved, to the satisfaction of all parties concerned, I am in favor of all the American aid required to ensure the existence and freedom of Israel.” He pledged, on the interview, that if he was elected President, he would not impose a settlement.
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