Governor John B. Connally's Nine Point Program for Middle East Peace and Stability, 1979-10-11

Governor John B. Connally outlined a nine-point program for peace and stability in the Middle East in a speech before the Washington Press Club. He emphasized the importance of addressing the sensitive issues in the region and the urgency of achieving a comprehensive settlement between the Arabs and Israelis. Connally criticized the idea of delaying peace efforts for political reasons and stressed the importance of taking bold and courageous actions to move towards lasting peace. He highlighted the economic, political, and geostrategic interests of the United States in the Middle East and the need for a resolution to prevent chaos and disruptions worldwide.