Letter from Israeli PM Eshkol Thanking President Johnson for New Agreement
(March 12, 1965)
Prime Minister Eshkol writes to President
Johnson to thank him for sending people to Israel to talk
about the sale of arms.
189. Letter From Prime Minister
Eshkol to President Johnson/1/
Dear Mr. President,
I wish to tell you how much I appreciate
your having sent Governor Harriman and Mr.
Komer here. As I told Bob Komer the night
before he left, our discussions were at times
outspoken, but they were discussions between
friends.
Happily they concluded in agreement in writing
and orally.
This was possible above all because of our
confidence that we can always rely on your
understanding, goodwill and friendship. This
knowledge is far more important for me than
words.
I know the heavy burden of responsibility
that rests upon you as you strive to preserve
the peace and maintain freedom throughout
the world, in a period of great danger. My
prayers and good wishes go out to you.
For myself, I am the custodian of a small
estate and the representative of a small people.
We are surrounded by enemies. I believe we
will win our way to peace, but it will be
a hard road. We have nowhere to retreat.
You can be assured, Mr. President, that we
will fulfil the agreement in complete good
faith.
My wife joins me in sending Mrs. Johnson
and yourself our blessings for good health
and peace.
Sincerely yours,
L. Eshkol
/1/Source: Johnson Library, National Security
Files, Special Head of State Correspondence Fle, Israel,
Presidential Correspondence. No classification marking.
Sources: U.S.
Department of State |