When asked why he does it, he answers simply and directly– “Well I don’t do it for the Jews; I do it because this is an urgent task for all of us in the interest of peace and international security. This is not a problem of this or that Jewish group in this country; this is a problem of all of us.”

There might be another reason for his deep understanding of the Hebrew Freedom Movement. He is an American of Irish descent and is thoroughly acquainted with all the vicissitudes lf the tragic fight for Ireland’s independence. But he probably finds many parallels and similarities in both situations. He is a firm believer in the sacred right of all the peoples– to self determination.

And then there might be one more reason. He himself a courageous veteran of the last war and his two sons being heroes and aces of the present one, he is impressed by the unflinching spirit and the heroic deeds of the Hebrew Freedom Movement.

And then there is above all Andrew Somers’ native goodness and nobility of character. You will seldom find a man as courteous, as loveable, as pleasant, with such a fine sense of humor as Andrew Somers, and apart from all his talents and skills (and they are many and diverse) , he is also an artist, and his woodcuts merit general admiration. If he were dedicating himself to art, he would definitely find great renown.