Richard Nixon, former United States Vice-President and a leading figure in the Republican Party, arrived in Israel this evening for a 16-hour visit during which he will meet with Prime Minister Levi Eshkol, former Premier David Ben-Gurion and other Israeli leaders.
In a statement on his arrival at Lydda Airport, Mr. Nixon expressed “deep regret” for the briefness of his visit and said that he hoped to be back soon. He stressed that his visit had no political motives and was made solely to “see the country, meet the people and confer with the leaders.” He will leave tomorrow to continue his trip to Pakistan and Viet Nam before returning home.
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