:54:01
to an offer along the lines
that you have discussed
:54:04
If such a solution were raised
at the U. N. by Ambassador Zorin
:54:07
he would find a favorable reply
from Ambassador Stevenson
:54:11
So I understand you correctly
:54:15
if the missiles in Cuba
were dismantled
:54:18
returned to the Soviet Union
:54:21
and a guarantee was made
not to reintroduce them
:54:23
the United States
would be prepared to guarantee
:54:25
that it would never invade Cuba
:54:28
That is correct
:54:30
And this is from
the Highest Authority?
:54:32
Yes. The Highest Authority
:54:35
There are two conditions
:54:37
The U. N. must be allowed to
inspect the removal of the missiles
:54:41
Of course the U. N.
must also be allowed to observe
:54:44
the re-deployment of forces
from the American Southeast
:54:47
I can't speak to that
:54:50
What's the second condition?
:54:52
Time is of the essence
:54:54
How much time?
:54:55
48 hours
:54:57
In 48 hours, there can be no deals
:55:03
I'll see what I can do
:55:22
I think it's very difficult
to make a decision from this document
:55:25
It looks to me like
Fomin's overture was genuine
:55:27
It's a big "if", Bobby
:55:29
It's ten pages of sentimental fluff
:55:31
but he's saying it right here
:55:32
He'll remove the missiles
in return for a no-invasion pledge
:55:36
Mr. President, our early analysis
says this probably...
:55:39
was written by Kruschev himself
It's a first draft
:55:42
It shows no signs of being polished
by the foreign ministry
:55:43
It probably wasn't
even approved by the Politburo
:55:45
as they wouldn't
let the emotionalism go by
:55:50
The analysts say it was written
by someone under considerable stress
:55:56
Glad to know we're not alone