From The Hindu, June 6, 1975: Sadat reopens Suez, but vows to regain areas lost to Israel
'Egypt presents this step as a gift to the world in order to help the lives of all friendly and peace loving peoples,' Mr. Sadat said at the colourful reopening ceremony. But, he warned, there could be no real peace in West Asia until Israel withdrew from occupied Arab land.
'Egypt declares it determination to do its holy duty toward its land in the Sinal, the Golan, Palestine and the unsurped rights of the Palestinians,' he said.
Mr. Sadat said, 'While making this initiative as a contribution to peace, Egypt reminds friendly nations that parts of its dear soil are still under foreign occupation and that an entire people are still suffering the consequences of suppression and homelessness.'
Thousands of people massed along the streets of this still war-battered city as President Sadat's motorcade swept by.
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