Returning from a trip to Israel, former Christian Democrat chairman Rainer Barzel, urged the West German government “not to leave old friends in order to find new ones.” He said he was convinced that “the more we enjoy the confidence and respect of Israel, the more our words will count among Israel’s neighbors.” He said Israeli leaders wanted peace and understanding and secure frontiers.
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