Julius Abraham
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

PHONE 45-3867

P.O. BOX 2600,
CAPE TOWN.
8000

13th January, 1977.

My Dear Mr. Secretary,

Throughout my three score years and ten, nothing has moved me so deeply as this article appearing in our local newspaper regarding your proposed effort to help correct a wrong exacted for so long by so many against so few.

Your declaration has given me a new dimension of humbleness and gratitude.

The Hon. the Secretary of State,
Henry J. Kissinger,
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.

1310 PARLIAMENT TOWERS • 105 PLEIN STREET • CAPE TOWN 8001

Kissinger
pledges
Israel's
existence

NEW YORK. — Dr Henry Kissinger, the first Jew ever to be named Secretary of State, yesterday pledged to work for the continued existence of the State of Israel after he leaves office on January 20.

In an emotional farewell to the leaders of 32 leading American Jewish groups, Dr Kissinger declared that the world has a moral responsibility to see that Israel does not exist as a ghetto nation in the Middle East.

In a brief talk in which he seemed at times to be holding back tears, Dr Kissinger said that he as Secretary of State had to distinguish between the basic national interests of the United States and his personal interests.

He said that as a Jew, he had suffered persecution in his native Germany and that 13 members of his family had gone to their deaths in concentration camps.

But he said that while the interests of the United States transcended personal considerations, the continued existence of Israel was in the US national interest.

Dr Kissinger said at the start of his speech that he had had the opportunity every Jewish mother wants for her son: To work for world peace and never miss a meal. — Sapa-Reuter

The North Presbyterian Church

3025 WEST 37TH AVE. AT FEDERAL BLVD. • DENVER, COLORADO 80211

PHONE 433-7131

January 11, 1977

The Hon. Henry Kissinger,
Washington, D. C. 20520

Dear Sirs:

As you leave the office of Secretary of State, I feel constrained
to express to you my deep appreciation for the over-all splendid
work you have done for your adopted country, and other nations and
peoples of the world during your period of service.

From what I gather as a clergyman, semi-retired since February 1,
1971, I am confident you have the highest respect from people out
this way, on a broad scale.

I am confident you will go down in history as one of the greatest,
if not the greatest Secretary of State we have had from the early
beginnings of this nation.

To me you are a master of compromise in the best sense of mediation
between peoples and nations in conflict, or competition. The result
has been a reduction of tensions for varied lengths of time, thereby
reducing strife and war which could have involved other nations in
great conflict. Also it has helped improved the life of the peoples
immediately concerned.

Too often people, including clergyman, assume that the term "compromise" has ugly connotations. Sometimes it does, as we all know. But it is a good word properly understood and used. Even husbands and wives need to learn the art of wholesome compromise.

I am glad that the abuse heaped upon you in recent years, has been
modified, and that you are completing your career in this field with a
very high regard from most of the citizenry in this and other lands.

I wish for you a continued service, if possible, in the field where
your expertise will be fruitful. We are thankful for you.

Respectfully,

P.S. Forty-five years of service in the Presbyterian Church, often as
a mediator (or compromiser) in church problems, is behind my appreciation
of your artistry.

• THE WHOLE GOSPEL FOR THE WHOLE WORLD •

Dear Senator Ashe:

It was very kind of you to write
me. Your generous words mean a great
deal to me, and I much appreciate your
thoughtfulness.

Senator Victor H. Ashe,
306 War Memorial Building,
Nashville, Tennessee.

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P760 176-2187

Senate Chamber
State of Tennessee

NASHVILLE

November 16, 1976

' VICTOR H. ASHE

DISTRICT 7
SECRETARY
SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
MEMBER OF COMMITTEES
JUDICIARY
TRANSPORTATION
MEMBER, BOARD,
EAST TENNESSEE
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMISSION ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION

NASHVILLE OFFICE:
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Honorable Henry A. Kissenger
Secretary of State
Washington, DC 20530

Dear Mr. Secretary:

As your tenure in office concludes, I want to express my appreciation, as one citizen, for the outstanding work you have done not only in the State Department but in various other capacities of public service. I sincerely hope you will continue to be involved in public affairs.

VHA:1b

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