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itself is not a major factor in the peace process. The refusal by the Senate to approve it might have had a negative effect. I think the peace process will depend, first, on the balance between moderate and radical Arabs and the degree to which we can support moderate Arabs; and secondly, on the degree to which the talks that are now going on can be given impetus, and other Arab nations, especially Jordan can be brought into them.

Under those conditions, I think progress is possible. In fact, I believe that recent events, including the assassination of the President of Egypt, and the AWACS debate, will have brought home to all of the parties that they must take another serious look at the options before things slide out of control.

## IV Closing Remarks

### K. S. Sandhu

Thank you Mr Chairman for giving me the pleasant task of proposing a Vote of Thanks to the evening's proceedings. In doing so I do not want to intrude unduly or disturb your or the audience's continuing savouring of the full flavour and sophistication of Dr Kissinger's words, but I cannot resist stressing it is indeed a magnificent feast of fervour and forthrightness that Dr Kissinger has put before us tonight. It is possible some may not agree with his arguments, but no one seriously interested in world affairs can afford to ignore their force or cogency: They have a currency and timelessness of their own, and I am sure you would like to join me in thanking Dr Kissinger for the opportunity of sharing in them and the rest of the proceedings.

We are also delighted that Mrs Kissinger has been able to grace the occasion and is here tonight. We do hope, Mrs Kissinger, that you have an enjoyable stay in Singapore, and that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you and your husband again in the not too distant future.

It is appropriate that this Lecture took place under the distinguished Chairmanship of the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Mr S. Rajaratnam, as he is himself no mean exponent of the verbal arts, and a firm believer in the need to call a spade a spade. On behalf of the Lecture Organizing Committee I would like to express our gratitude to you, Sir, for taking time off from your many other responsibilities to chair and guide the Lecture proceedings.

We are also honoured to have Dr Goh Keng Swee, the Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, with us here. As many of you may know already, not only has the Singapore Lecture Series been inaugurated with a founding grant from the MAS, but we have benefited

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immeasurably from Dr Goh's helpful interest and encouragement in
the matter.

Then, in any final count, no proceedings are really successful
without the right ambience or overall stimulation, and you have been a
wonderful audience. I would like to thank all of you as well.

I can go on along these lines at length, but it suffices to say that
this evening's proceedings represent another benchmark in the
progress of the Singapore Lecture Series towards their ultimate objec-
tive, of becoming one of the intellectual highlights of the Republic,
and I would once again like to say how grateful we are to you, Dr
Kissinger, Mr Chairman, Dr Goh, and all of you, for making this
possible.

Thank you and goodnight.