"The question is no longer whether the United States should contribute to assuring Israel's survival and prosperity; that goes without saying."
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George Ball
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George Ball was a prominent American diplomat known for his critical stance on the Vietnam War and advocacy for honest diplomacy.
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"Most Americans approach the problems of the Middle East with a pro-Israeli bias - and rightly so."
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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."
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"Not only must Americans admire Israel, there can be no doubt that we have an interest in, and special responsibility for, that valiant nation."
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"Until 1956, America treated Israel not much differently from other friendly states."