Statement on Supporting the State of Israel: Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 19481946-08-02Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0015Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the United States for not supporting the United Nations decision on Palestine, calling it a betrayal of international agreements and a retreat to power politics. She argues that the US should have taken a firm stand to prevent violence and support democracy in the region. Douglas believes that the US backing down sets a dangerous precedent and will only lead to more violence in Palestine. She urges for strong and principled leadership to uphold international decisions.