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Presidential news secretary John Fenner
refused comment on a report
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that an emergency meeting of
the Joint Chiefs ofStaffis in session.
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It is believed the United States and
the Soviet Union have assured each other
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that no offensive action
has been taken by either nation.
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Reports ofanother nuclear accident
in Red China are as yet unconfirmed.
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Two more submarines have taken up
position not ten miles away.
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Are those military aircraft
going to stand off forever?
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What if they won't accept our ultimatum?
What if they attack?
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Calm yourself, Metz. This farcical
show of force was only to be expected.
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The Great Powers
flexing their military muscles
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Iike so many impotent beach boys.
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I deeply regret my threat to destroy
a major city unless they give in,
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but the nuclear powers, like all bullies,
can only be intimidated by force.
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- But how can you...
- They still have an hour left to reply.
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One hour for both of us to achieve
our common dream: total disarmament
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and peace for the world.
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- Sir, there's a single plane approaching.
- Range?
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Two miles, and closing.
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Stage One alert, please.
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Command Centre.
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All crew to Stage One.
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Up the top! Second platform!
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There he is!
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- Aim!
- Hold your fire!