UN General Assembly
1962

210. The policy of the Israel Government has been and continues to be peace. It is peace not only for the world, but also between us and our neighbours. We believe in coexistence and co-operation everywhere, and we shall do everything in our power to achieve that end. 211. However, as long as Arab belligerency continues, Israel will take all necessary measures to be-capable of protecting itself. Thus it is ironic that, when Egypt amasses a fleet of heavy bombers, and when President Nasser proclaims that his rockets will be able "to hit any place south of Beirut" — that is Israel, of course — an Egyptian spokesman should complain loudly from this rostrum when Israel is acquiring missiles which can be used solely for protection against attack from the air.