He may propose a gradual phasing out of such aid. Mr. Peres and President Clinton gave lip-service to cooperation in this field, but they focused narrowly on specific joint programs. Not every American is fixated on pressing Israel to make further withdrawals. Central to the needed, new U.S.-Israeli agenda would be a shared philosophy of peace through strength. One cannot sensibly assume the other side's good faith.
Democratic states can have peace only if they are strong and morally confident.
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