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George Ball
American
Politician
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Yet the wonder of it all is that, while engaged in a seemingly endless struggle, the Israelis have managed to turn a desert into a garden.
George Ball,
American
Politician
#Wonder
#Garden
#Struggle
Until 1956, America treated Israel not much differently from other friendly states.
George Ball,
American
Politician
#Israel
#America
#states
The question is no longer whether the United States should contribute to assuring Israel's survival and prosperity; that goes without saying.
George Ball,
American
Politician
#Saying
#Israel
#Question
#states
#United
#Survival
#Prosperity
Not only must Americans admire Israel, there can be no doubt that we have an interest in, and special responsibility for, that valiant nation.
George Ball,
American
Politician
#Responsibility
#Israel
#Americans
#Interest
#Nation
#Doubt
Most Americans approach the problems of the Middle East with a pro-Israeli bias - and rightly so.
George Ball,
American
Politician
#Problems
#Americans
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
George Ball,
American
Politician
#Nostalgia