President Johnson expressed praise for the work of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee which concluded its two-day annual conference here last night. More than 100 Senators and Members of the House of Representatives were among the 500 guests who attended last night’s concluding dinner session. The message from President Johnson was directed to the committee’s participants. Because of some error, it was received only after the conference was over. The Presidents message was as follows.
"Please extend to your membership and to members of Congress present this evening my warm wishes on the tenth anniversary of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Your work has helped in bringing about better relationship in the world community. You have also been a forceful proponent of a worldwide effort to reach the roots of human poverty and social unrest through a sound program of foreign assistance. These efforts, as well as your role in achieving a better understanding between the United States and Israel, deserve our gratitude and will surely bear further fruit in the coming decade."
In light of the very warm tone of this message, observers consider it another significant expression of President Johnson’s friendship toward Israel.
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