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financial difficulties where questions of armaments are concerned.
Moreover, we must beware of doing anything which may undermine the
transatlantic alliance rather than strengthen it. There is no substitute
for the American and in the foreseeable future there can be no substitute
nuclear guarantee.
with
42. Dr Kissinger in his recent article in Time magazine reminded us
characteristic force that the question of a bigger European role in the
defence of Europe is one of continuing interest in the United States.
There is also a feeling in Europe
and one which I share
that closer
There is merit
There are a number of purposes for
European cooperation on security issues would be desirable.
in examining this idea very thoroughly.
which such cooperation could be developed. We could increase the degree of
political consultation on security related issues. We could cooperative
more over strategy, on resources and on force contributions.
would be much to be gained from increased cooperation in the development
and manufacture of arms.
And there
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