Premier Golda Meir congratulated President Nixon on his election victory in a message yesterday that noted the President’s “sensitive concern for the sovereignty and security of small nations.” Mrs. Meir’s message read, “May I offer my heartiest congratulations and sincere good wishes on your re-election to the Presidency. Israel has followed with intense interest your leadership in the advancement of peace in the world as well as your sensitive concern for the sovereignty and security of small nations. It is our sincere wish and prayer that you may succeed in helping to free the world from the scourge of war. May I add my personal good wishes.”
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