Frank Lautenberg: “It urges heads of state and representatives of Arab countries attending the Cairo summit and those which may not attend…”

“It urges heads of state and representatives of Arab countries attending the Cairo summit and those which may not attend the summit to reaffirm their commitment to a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. It urges them to express their willingness to work with the democratically elected Government of Israel in the pursuit of a meaningful peace. Finally, it urges them to refrain from statements directed against the new Israeli Government that might create an atmosphere in the region unfavorable to a continuation of the peace process. However, at the last minute, the junior Senator from Texas, Senator Hutchison, objected to the Senate taking up the resolution because of an entirely unrelated matter. As a result, Mr. President, this resolution on the Middle East was blocked. And that is very unfortunate because many of the nations meeting in Cairo are countries intent on destroying Israel. Many are avowed enemies of Israel.”