The World: A Growing Mood Of Moderation

Shuttle diplomacy is scheduled to resume in the Middle East in a few weeks, when Secretary of State Henry Kissinger undertakes negotiations for a second-stage disengagement by Israel, Egypt and Syria. Last week a TIME-sponsored news tour of 53 U.S. businessmen, TIME editors and correspondents visited the area. In talks with several leaders, the group discerned a growing mood of moderation and a determination on all sides to help Kissinger move toward an eventual peace. Excerpts from the discussions: SADAT: "I Am Ready"

Egyptian President Anwar Sadat received the group not in Cairo, but at his favorite winter vacation spot, Aswan. Sadat...

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