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ADDRESSES TO CONGRESS AND
REMARKS BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Soviet Friendship Treaty
June 2, 1971
Hon. Lee H. Hamilton of Indiana remarks
about the lack of significance of the
Egyptian-Soviet Friendship Treaty, saying that
it is exaggerated and produced more pessimism in the West that in
either Egypt or Israel.
The
Real Sadat
July 19, 1971
Hon. Lee H. Hamilton of Indiana in the House
of Representatives talks of President Sadat as
one of the most important politicians in the
Middle East. Hamilton commends an article to his
colleagues, titled "The Real Sadat and the
Demythologized Nasser" from the New York Times
Magazine from July 18, 1971 by Edward Sheehan.
Remarks in Senate,
Arab-Israel conflict: U.N. Role
November 29, 1971
At a time when
Israeli-Egyptian relations are worsening, the
international community is failing to establish
a healthy climate for the two rival countries.
Senator Byrd of West Virginia urges the United
Nations to be more effective in easing the
tension between the two countries.
Letter from Senator Herman Talmadge to Ambassador Robert J. McCloskey
June 31, 1974
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
Sen. Talmadge(D-GA) requests that the US ambassador to Egypt recommend that
President Sadat stop over in Atlanta during his visit to the United States.
State Department Memo Regarding President Sadat's Visit to Atlanta
September 13, 1974
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
In response to an inquiry by Sen. Herman Talmadge(D-GA), the State Department
agrees to recommend that President Sadat visit Atlanta.
President Sadat Address to Joint Session of
Congress
October 23, 1975
A request is made
by Hon. Jonathan B. Bingham of New York not to
have President Sadat of Egypt speak in fromt of
Congress on November 5, 1975. He reasons that
the president is still new to the "peace scene"
and is weary of his maturity and commitment.
Anwar Sadat, Before Joint
Session of Congress
November 2, 1975
President Sadat speaks before a joint
meeting of the Senate and House. He speaks on
strengthening the friendship between Egypt and
the United States.
Nobel
Peace Prize Nomination: Sadat and Begin
November 25, 1977
Congressman Romano L. Mazzoli proposes that
President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin be
nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for their
acts of courage in the negotiations and signing
of the Middle East Peace Treaty.
Achievements of Anwar Sadat
November 29, 1977
Senator Byrd commends President Sadat for
his efforts in working toward peace in the
Middle East.
The President in an Interview
with Senator Berman
May 26, 1978
President Carter in an interview with
Senator Berman in Springfield, Illinois, goes
into detail about United States relations with
Israel and the peace negotiation between Begin
and Sadat.
Camp David Meeting on the Middle East Address by President Carter Before a Joint Session of Congress
September 18, 1978
President Carter speaks of the Camp David Accords, detailing the
meeting of President Sadat and Prime Minister
Begin of Israel. The address to Congress was
attended by both Sadat and Begin. President
Carter outlines the agreements made at Camp
David which will be included in the Peace
Treaty.
United States Congress Welcomes President Sadat
March 27, 1979
Senator Baker and the U.S. Congress commend President Sadat for this
dedication to peace in the Middle East.
President Sadat
address to Congress on Foreign Investment
May 1, 1979
President Sadat address Congress speaking of the need and benefit of
foreign investment in Egypt and the potential growth following
the peace agreement.
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