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34309A73.FIN Page 1 of 2 Exchange Mail DATE-TIME 9/9/97 7:18:07 AM FROM Rubin, Eric S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT SEPT. 8 OPINION [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Crowley, Philip J. CARBON_COPY TEXT_BODY TRANSLATED_ATTACHMENT sep9.doc OPINION WP: Editorial says U.S. Mideast policy is flawed in that it does not explicitly acknowledge the Palestinians' right to a state; it urges Albright to explore possible new policy approaches after her trip. Editorial says Germany should stop making excuses and pay compensation to Holocaust victims in Central and Eastern Europe. (18,19) NYT: Editorial warns of an erosion of U.S. influence and standing if Albright does not succeed in reviving the MEPP. Editorial urges the Administration to help stop an NRA-sponsored bill easing import restrictions on former U.S. military-surplus weapons. Rosenthal column says there is no hope for peace in the Middle East until Arab nations are ruled by democratic governments, instead of despotic regimes that make war on their own people as well as Israel. (28) USA: Editorial says constitutional reform can help save the British monarchy; increasing local autonomy and bringing the royal family closer to the people are not new ideas but instead represent a return to British traditions. Wickham column says the Helms-Lugar fight over the Weld nomination represents a fight for the soul of the GOP. (12,13) WSJ: Editorial says French PM Jospin missed a crucial opportunity to turn Air