Soon after Henry Kissinger was appointed Secretary of State
he wrote to Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel:
“As you know, I have been appointed Secretary of State. I hope very much that we shall be able to
work well together for the benefit of both our countries. In order that there may be a complete
understanding between us, I trust you will always be aware of my priorities,
which are in this order: I am an American citizen, Secretary of State, and a
Jew.”
To which Golda replied:
“Your letter makes me very happy. Now I am sure that we shall at all times be
in complete accord."
PS I am sure that you are aware that in Israel we read from
right to left.
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