The Missiles of October

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The eighth day of the
Missiles of October.

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The US Tactical Air Force command

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from commanding officer
47th Attack Squadron,

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all aircraft fully ready,
fully armed, and on air alert.

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Gentlemen, as a result of yesterday's
U-2 flight,

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we've counted 42 medium-range
nuclear missiles unpacked,

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in position on erectors,
and prepared for launching.

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Also, there's detailed evidence
that elements of the surface

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to air missile system are operational.

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Yes.

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Yes, thank you.

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George, what have you got?

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Still nothing from Khrushchev,

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no statements or military moves
anywhere in the world.

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Why hasn't Khrushchev moved?

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Russia's been caught
with its missiles hanging out,

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they're stalling in order to
look like honest,

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peace loving citizens,

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while we shape up like
outrageous militarists.

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General, what happens if one of our
U-2 planes is shot down?

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We knock out all their SAMs.

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Massive air strike.

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We're sending our men up,
we have an obligation to protect them.

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Yes, just as the Cubans feel an
obligation to shoot them down.

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Bob, how long will it take
to launch a retaliatory raid?

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Two hours.

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Very well, we're not going to overreact.

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If one of our U-2's is hit,

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we'll knock out the appropriate
SAM installation.

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But no such attack will occur

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until all of the facts
have been verified,

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then only on my specific orders,
is that clear?

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Yes, Mr. President.

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George?

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Yes, sir.

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The State Department will have to
arrange for regular consultations