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...Sadat reminded us that the disputed phrase came directly from Resolution 242, which all of us agreed to be the foundation of our peace efforts. He was fervent in condemning "the Israeli settlements on my land...
Begin was well prepared and did not waste any time. He was brutally frank as he discussed each issue in Sadat's paper. Sadat remained silent until Begin derided the idea of Israel's paying reparations for use of the occupied lands. Then he interrupted, and a hot argument took place. Begin rejected the idea that his nation should pay for the Egyptian oil being pumped at that moment to Israel. Sadat was incensed. They began arguing about who had conquered whom, and I had to intercede to say that neither was claiming that the other represented a defeated nation...
...telling point, and Sadat decided to shift ground. He said we needed to discuss basic principles, and not get bogged down in square meters or other details. One of the principles that could not be ignored was the phrase "inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war." He said this was the essence of the question. He leaned forward in his chair, pointed his finger at Begin, and exclaimed, "Premier Begin, you want land...
Begin had touched a raw nerve, and I thought Sadat would explode. He pounded the table, shouting that land was not negotiable, especially in the Sinai and Golan. Those borders were internationally recognized. He said that for 30 years the Israelis had desired full recognition, no Arab boycott, and security. He was giving them all of that. "Security, yes! Land, no!" he shouted...
Begin was calmer than Sadat. He said he had already demonstrated his good will by changing a longstanding policy of his government concerning the Sinai land