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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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