George Ball

Nostalgia is a seductive liar. ↗

— George Ball

#nostalgia #seductive

Most Americans approach the problems of the Middle East with a pro-Israeli bias - and rightly so. ↗

— George Ball

#bias #east #middle #middle east #most

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

#doubt #interest #israel #must #nation

The question is no longer whether the United States should contribute to assuring Israel's survival and prosperity; that goes without saying. ↗

— George Ball

#contribute #goes #israel #longer #prosperity

Until 1956, America treated Israel not much differently from other friendly states. ↗

— George Ball

#differently #friendly #israel #much #other

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

#endless #engaged #garden #into #israelis