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Both Israel and Egypt have won from the U.S. not only billions of dollars in aid and loans for economic and military programs but, more important, the increased involvement of Americans in the area. A memorandum of understanding between Israel and the U.S. (a similar memorandum was offered to Egypt but declined), spells out some steps the U.S. might consider taking if the treaty were violated, such as strengthening the U.S. presence in the area, providing emergency supplies to Israel and preventing blockading of international waters...
...there is a price for increased American involvement. By signing a memorandum promising some form of support for Israel if the treaty's terms are violated, for example, Washington has guaranteed that it will be deeply immersed in the controversies that most certainly would accompany allegations of cheating. Another price is the billions for aid to Egypt and Israel. Says a Senate Foreign Relations Committee aide: "There's a very basic feeling that this is a worthwhile investment for peace, but that can easily change. We are only at the beginning of what promises to be a long...
...Extending a five-year commitment made in 1975, the U.S. has pledged to provide Israel with oil for 15 years if the Israelis on their own should be unable to acquire sufficient supplies, either from Egypt or on the world market. Late last week the Administration concluded a bilateral memorandum of agreement with Israel under which the U.S. promises to "consult" with Israel-that is, to give it some sort of support-if Egypt should violate the terms of the peace treaty, and to use its veto if the U.N. Security Council should try to take action against the treaty...
...committee drafted a memorandum yesterday recommending that B&G purchase a second van for disabled persons instead of shuttle buses with lifts. Nancy E. Randolph, special assistant to President Bok and coordinator of the committee, said yesterday...
Christopher Sullivan, attorney for Boston-Boston, said yesterday he believes Boston-Boston's policy is not discriminatory. He added that he will prepare a memorandum of law to present at the March 7 hearing on the legality of Boston-Boston's policy...