Will these people teach the Jews to live?

In 1954, when Ben-Gurion was prime minister, he went to the United States to meet with President Eisenhower to ask for his help and support in building the state of Israel. John Foster Dales, then Secretary of State, asked Ben-Gurion, “Say, Mr. Prime Minister, who are you and your country representing? Per you represent the Jews of Poland, Yemen, Romania, Morocco, Iraq, Russia, or Brazil? After 2000 years of exile, can we honestly speak of a single nation, a single culture? Can you talk about a single heritage, or a single Jewish tradition?”

Ben-Gurion replied, “You see, Mr. Secretary of State, about 300 years ago, under the Mayflower sailing ship from England, the first settlers arrived and settled in the place that became the largest democratic superpower known as the United States of America. Now, do me a favor – go out, find 10 American children and ask them the following questions:
What was Captain Mayflower’s name?
How long did the flight last?
What kind of people were on the ship?
What were the conditions of swimming during the trip?

I am sure you will agree with me that you have all the chances not to get the correct answers to these questions.

Unlike America – not 300, but more than 3,000 years ago, Jews left Egypt. I ask you, Mr. Secretary, in each of your numerous trips around the world, try to meet 10 Jewish children in different countries. And ask them:
What was the name of the leader who brought the Jews out of Egypt?
How long did it take them to reach the land of Israel?
What did they eat in the desert?
What happened to the sea when they crossed it?
As soon as you have the answers to these questions, please consider my request carefully again!”