Dr. Joachim Prinz, chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, described today as “useful and constructive” a meeting last night between the Conference and Arthur J. Goldberg, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, over reports that President Johnson had complained about Jewish opposition to his policies in Viet Nam and had linked that opposition with United States aid to Israel
About 40 representatives of Jewish organizations in the Conference met with Mr. Goldberg at his home in New York. Mr. Goldberg was understood to have lent his good offices in an attempt to clarify the differences arising from the reports. It was reported that Mr. Goldberg said he had called the meeting at the suggestion of Dr. Prinz.
In his statement today on the meeting, Dr. Prinz said: “We had a full and frank discussion on a number of issues of mutual interest, including the prospect for peace in Viet Nam, American-Israel relations and a variety of other concerns.”
“We are grateful to Ambassador Goldberg for the opportunity he afforded us to meet with him and to exchange views in an atmosphere of candor and friendship,” the statement added. “Our conversation was useful and constructive.”
A spokesman for Mr. Goldberg described the meeting as private and added that the Ambassador would have no statement.
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