The Commonwealth - The Real Costs of Social Control Legislation - Unique Opportunity For Peace

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The document compiles an issue of The Commonwealth Club bulletin dated July 17, 1978, featuring remarks focused on achieving peace in the Middle East and a separate presentation discussing the costs of social control legislation. It emphasizes the need to seize opportunities for peace, build trust, and avoid renewed conflict, while outlining an Egyptian proposal for a transitional period in the West Bank and Gaza. It also covers administrative and budget estimates regarding the burdens of supervised government forms, portraying their impact on time and resources.

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The Real Costs of Social Control Legislation

A Repeat Performance by Israelis Will Destroy Opportunity for Peace

Unique Opportunity For Peace

Latest Egyptian Plan

New Safeguards

Friday,July 21,Noon We have come to the conclusion that thegolden opportunities for peace that existnow in the Middle East must be seized,that the atmosphere created by PresidentSadat's historic mission to Jerusalem mustnot be allowed to slip away,and that trustand confidence must overtake the hatredand suspicions of the past. Americans Better Informed In my visits with President Carter,withVice President Mondale and Secretary ofState Vance,I came out convinced thatthe administration intends to play a fulland active role to bring about peace withjustice to our part of the world,and toput an end to the sad state of war and dev-astation that prevailed for the last threedecades.President Carter is a man o con- | The Commonwealth
JULY 17,1978·VOL.LXXII·NO.29 | 0FFICIAL JOURNAL
THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB
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SAN FRANCISCO,CA 94105 | | --- | --- | DR.GEORGE MUELLER Chairman and PresidentSystem Development Corporation # "THE REAL COSTS OFSOCIAL CONTROL LEGISLATION” Scientist turned businessman,Dr.George Mueller feels neither the public nor gov-ernment bureaucrats understand the dollar costs of social legislation.For example,the Office of Management and Budget estimates that forms it supervises consume138 million hours of work to complete.And this figure represents only 1/5th of the totalthroughout government at all levels.Other government mandates drain additionaltime and money from businesses.Dr.Mueller,in his second Commonwealth Clubappearance,will discuss these and other issues. Tickets—$7.50 at the door. viction and deep sense of justice.Hehas a firm commitment to human rights.He has assured us that he will pursue hisvigorous efforts in the face ofall obstacles. FRIDAY FLASHES-JULY 7From Address byThe Honorable Sayed Marei Our convictions were fortified when wesaw the people of America,public opin-ion,the media,business and others arebetter informed,anxious to see progressdevelop,appreciative of Sadat's role inbuilding a new structure of confidence andthus of peace in the Middle East. In spite of the rigidity and foot-draggingon the part of the Israeli Governmentsince Sadat's initiative,we have been pa-tient,I hope that the past eight monthshave not been lost.People in America,inEurope,indeed all around the globe and Idare say in Israel have become convincedthat no one can afford to let the hope for STEVEN A.DIAZ,Quarterly Chairman (Contined on next page) # A Repeat Performance by IsraelisWill Destroy Opportunity for Peace (Continued from preceding page) peace slip again and sink into the turmoilof conflict and tragedy of the past. ## Unique Opportunity For Peace If the past eight months have beenutilized by the Israeli Government in a soul-searching exerciseaiming at paving theway for a meaningfuldialogue,one wouldhope that the cominground of negotiations inLondon later this monthwill achieve the long ex-pected positive results. If,on the contrary,the London meetingof foreign ministers of Egypt,Israel andthe U.S.become merely a repeat perfor-mance of past encounters,then Israelwould be destroying a unique opportunityto achieve peace in the Middle East. Three days ago Egypt has come forwardwith a proposal aimed at achieving a justsolution to the Palestinian problem,takinginto consideration the legitimate securityinterests of all parties concerned. ## Latest Egyptian Plan It calls for a transitional period of fiveyears,in the West Bank and Gaza,at theend of which the Palestinian people willdetermine their own future.Under theproposal talks will be held among Egypt,Jordan,Israel and representatives of thePalestinian people and the United Nations # The Commonwealth Published every Monday by theCommonwealth Club of California681 Market StreetSan Francisco,California 94105(415)362-4903Editor:Jane M.Rumolo DUES:Senior Resident dues are $32 for members lessthan 65years of age;members 65 and older,S30:SeniorNon-Resident dues are S18;Junior dues are $15 annu-a

FAQs

What does the document highlight as the key requirement to keep peace progress from slipping away?

It stresses that golden opportunities for peace in the Middle East must be seized and that trust and confidence must overtake past hatred and suspicions.

What is the core structure of the “Latest Egyptian Plan” described in the document?

It proposes a five-year transitional period in the West Bank and Gaza, after which the Palestinian people determine their own future, with talks among Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Palestinian representatives, and the United Nations.

What additional security safeguards are included in the Egyptian proposal?

The United Nations is to supervise and facilitate Israel’s withdrawal and restoration of Arab authority, and both Egypt and Jordan are to guarantee that agreed security arrangements continue to be respected after the transitional period.

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