John Connally's Proposed Approach for Stability and Peace in the Middle East: A Speech to the Washington Press Club, 1979-10-11

John Connally is proposing a new approach to build stability and lasting peace in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict and the urgent need for a comprehensive settlement. He highlights the economic and political interests at stake for the United States and the world, as well as the impact of Middle East tensions on Israel and American society. Connally stresses the dangers of allowing the conflict to persist and calls for decisive action to prevent further escalation and potential global conflict.