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end Allied rights to be in West
Berlin and to have free access
to that city, he said, "It is clear
that such unilateral action
cannot affect these rights"
The President added that If
Russia withdraws from her
own obligations regarding Ber-
lin "it is clearly q matter for
the other three Allies to decide
how, they will exercise their
rights and meet their respon-
sibilities." "
'But the Soviets say" he
went on, that when we do so,
we viii be subject to the de-
signs Of The East German re-
gime and that these designs will
be backed by force" >
He said that mo one can
fail to appreciate the gravity
Of this threat" and that mo
one can reconcile it with the
Soviet profession of a desire to
coexist peacefully"
Open to Discussion
On the matter of negotia-
tions. Mr.. Kennedy said:
I'VE would agree that there
is unfinished business to be
settled as concerns Germany.
For many years the Western
nations have proposed a per-
manent and peaceful settle
ment Of such questions Gas Ber-
lin) on the basis OF. the self-de-
termination of the German
people. Moreover, we shall
always be ready to discuss any
proposals which would give in
creased protection to the right
of the people of Berlin to exer-
else their independent choice
as free men.
THE proposals which have
now been placed before us move
in the opposite direction and
are so recognized throughout
the world. Discussions will be
profitable if the Soviets will
accept in Berlin-and indeed
in Europe - self determination,
which they profess in other
parts of the world, and if they
will work sincerely for peace
rather than an extension Of
| power"
Mr.. Kennedy recalled that
the United States and other
Western allies entered into de-
fense arrangements ''in direct
response to direct Soviet moves
following World War IL" He
added: 80. --.. 49,.
These alliances are wholly
defensive in nature, but the
Soviets would make a grave
mistake if they supposed that
Allied unity and determination
can be, undermined by Threats
or fresh aggressive acts There
is peace In Germany and in
Berlin. If it is disturbed, it will
be a direct Soviet responsible
ity."
Strategy to Be Discussed
Asked If he could give a
hint how the public may be
involved in supporting your
strong stand in Germany" Mr..
Kennedy said that Is one Of the
matters which will be discussed
at a National Security Council
meeting tomorrow.
But as Of now" he said, mo
report Of the deliberations of
the Pentagon and others as to
what actions might be usefully
taken have been finalized."
Asked how he felt in retro
spect about summit meetings
and if he foresees any more of
them in the future, the Presi-
dent said he never described
his meeting with Mr.. Khru-
Shchev in Vienna early this
month as a summit conference
but does think it was useful.
He explained that on ex-
tremely serious issues such as
Berlin he has to make deci-
sions that involve the peace
OF the world and he feels that
IF those decisions can be made
more educated by such a meet
ing it was useful" But he said
there are no plans for any
further meetings with Mr..
Khrushchev.
However, he indicated he
might meet again with British
Prime Minister Macmillan and
French President de Gaulle to
map allied strategy regarding
Berlin.
He recalled that he had dis
cussed the problem with both
Gen. de Gaulle and Mr.. Mac
milan on his recent European
trip, and said there will be
further close exchanges. He
added that when the matter
reaches a point where the
meeting would be useful, we
would have it."