:37:10
Is it your intention, Mr. Chairman,
:37:12
to comply with Kennedy's demands
and dismantle the bases,
:37:15
or shall we pursue our initiative,
:37:17
order our military establishment
to nuclear alert,
:37:20
and prepare to respond in Berlin
when Kennedy invades Cuba?
:37:23
Those alternatives are unacceptable,
unacceptable.
:37:26
I established the Cuban missile system
:37:28
in order to improve
our nuclear capability,
:37:30
and to insure the survival of
the Castro regime.
:37:33
I will not retreat from
that position unilaterally
:37:36
because of American threats.
:37:38
Nor do I assume leadership of
the party on the government
:37:40
in order to throw us into nuclear war
over an incident.
:37:44
This incident is the result of
your contrivance,
:37:46
and your analysis of Kennedy's
probable response.
:37:49
I stand by my analysis,
I stand by my decisions.
:37:53
The present situation shows
the American President
:37:55
has gone to great lengths
to avoid a confrontation.
:37:57
His every move in the so-called blockade
:37:59
has been designed to prevent hostilities.
:38:02
He's refused to negotiate.
:38:03
He has his war camp to contend with.
:38:05
So do we.
:38:06
Nevertheless,
the alternatives are not to surrender
:38:09
or to make war.
:38:10
We must make it possible for
Kennedy to negotiate
:38:12
without appearing to negotiate.
:38:14
We must make it possible for
him to compromise
:38:16
without appearing to compromise.
:38:19
Do you agree with my analysis, Comrade?
:38:27
Good, good.
:38:31
Skally speaking, yes, who's this?
:38:34
This is Alexander Foreman.
:38:36
Have you had lunch?
:38:38
Yes and no.
:38:40
I must see you immediately.
:38:42
It is very important.
:38:44
Well, I'm on assignment soon, Foreman.
:38:46
Please, you must oblige me.
:38:49
Where?
:38:50
Pennsylvania Avenue.
:38:53
When?
:38:54
Ten minutes, don't fail me.