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Secretary Kruschev's letter
of Friday night
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If the Soviet Union
halts construction immediately
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removes the missiles
and submits to U. N. inspection
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the United States
will pledge to never invade Cuba
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or aid others in that enterprise
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If you Jupiter missiles in Turkey
were removed also
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such an accommodation could be reached
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That's not possible
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The United States cannot agree
to such terms under threat
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Any belief to the contrary
was in error
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You want war?
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However
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While there can be no quid pro
on this issue
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the United States
can offer a private assurance
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Our Jupiter missiles in Turkey
are obsolete
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and have been scheduled
for withdrawal for some time
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This withdrawal should take place
within six months
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Of course, any public disclosure
of this assurance
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would negate the deal and produce...
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the most stringent denials
from our government
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This private assurance...
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represents the word
of the Highest Authority?
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Yes
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And it can be relayed
beyond Comrade Krushcev's ears
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to the top circles of my government?
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Our pledge can be relayed to
any government officials
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Secretary Kruschev sees fit to satisfy
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With the caveat that...
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it is not to be made public
in any way, shape or form
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And we must have an answer tomorrow
at the latest
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I cannot stress this point enough
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Tomorrow?
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Tomorrow
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Then you must excuse me
and permit me to relay...