Betrayal of Palestine: Remarks by Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1948-03-22

Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0016

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Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the United States for not supporting the United Nations decision on Palestine, calling it a betrayal of international agreements and a retreat to power politics. She argues that the US should have taken a firm stand to prevent violence and support democracy in the region. Douglas believes that the US backing down sets a dangerous precedent and will only lead to more violence in Palestine. She urges for strong and principled leadership to uphold international decisions.