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vision Of Western Europe as a
third force between the United
States and the Soviet Union.
Mr.. Kennedy denied the De
Gaulle view that America de-
sired to dominate in Europe.
I'VE did not assist in the
revival of Europe to maintain
its dependence on the United
States" he said in his prepared
speech. Nor do we seek to
bargain selectively with many
and separate voices. We well
come a stronger partner. For
today no nation can build its
destiny alone. The age of self
sufficient nationalism is over"
Denies De GaulIe Thesis
The President also again
clearly denied the De Gaulle
thesis that European nations
threatened by Communist ag-
gression might not be able to
rely on an Americana controlled
nuclear defense. The President
declared:
II came to Europe to re-
assert-as clearly and per-
suasively as could-that the
American commitment to the
freedom Of Europe is reliable
not merely because of good will,
though that is strong-not
merely because of q shared
heritage, though that is deep
and wide-and not at all be-
cause we seek to dominate; we
do not.
II came to make it clear that
this commitment rests upon
the unacceptable requirements
of intelligent self-interest. All
that ! have seen and heard in
these 10 crowded days confirms
me in the conviction-which /
am proud to my own country
men-that the free men and
free governments Of free Europe
are also firm in their commit
ments to our common cause.
I'VE have been able to trust
each other now for nearly 20
years." he said. "And we are
right to go. on"
Kennedy Appears Moved
Mr.. Kennedy appeared clear
ly moved by the audience with
the Pope, which the Vatican
arranged with elaborate me-
dieval ceremony and military
honors.
Vatican. sources said Mr..
Kennedy and the Pope shook
hands when they met at the
threshold of the papal library.
A U. s. Embassy official said
Mr.. Kennedy did not kiss Pope
Paul's ring, as Roman Catholics
normally do when received Ivy
the Pope.
Pope Paul read a speech in
English-touching upon peace.
space exploration and the racial
situation in the United States
to Mr.. Kennedy and mem
bers Of his party after the pri-
vate audience. The group in
cluded Secretary of State Dean
Rusk and the Presidents sis
ter, Mrs. Jean Smith.
I'VE are ever mindful in our
prayers" the Pope said. of the
efforts to insure to all your
citizens the equal benefits. Of
citizenship, which have as their
foundation the equality of all
men because Of their dignity as
persons and children Of God"
Mentions Space Exploration
The Pope then turned 10
space exploration and other
topics. He said:
These past few years have
seen impressive developments
in the exploration Of space tc
which the United States ha;
made notable contributions
May these undertakings take or
a meaning Of homage rendered
to God, Creator and Supreme
Lawmaker. Because they augul
so much for the benefit Of
mankind. may they be indica'
tive of true and peaceful prog
ress which would bring mer
together in a closer relation
ship Of universal brotherhood
This is what we hear otter
In the discourses Of your ex-
. cellency, how with candor YOU
words recall the higher mora
principles of truth. Of justic,
and OF liberty. We find a spon'
, taneous harmony with tina
which our venerable predeces'
sor. Pope John XIII wrote,
in his last encyclical letter
: "Pacem in Terris,' when III
; presented anew TO the worlC
} the church's constant teaching
; on the dignity OF the individ'
: ual human person, a dignit,