:44:00
Yes.
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That is worth waiting for.
:44:07
Something else?
:44:11
There is one other point,
since my government
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has agreed to United Nations inspection
of our Cuban bases,
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shouldn't there also be inspection
of the American bases in Florida
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where your invasion of Cuba
is being planned and organized?
:44:26
You didn't raise that condition before.
:44:28
I'm attempting to see all the
implications of an agreement.
:44:31
This is an entirely new element.
:44:33
I can't predict how my government
might react.
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Is a fair exchange.
:44:38
Well, I can only speak as a reporter,
:44:40
but I think any such condition
would raise
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terrible and serious complications.
:44:45
There are no American missiles
in Florida pointed at Cuba.
:44:50
We did not initiate this crisis,
:44:51
and I believe President Kennedy
will reject any proposal
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which suggests that our own bases
on our own soil
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are in any way comparable to
Soviet bases on Cuban soil.
:45:01
Let me tell you that the stink of war
is stronger than ever.
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And if you're gonna spend time arguing
over new conditions
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there's gonna be a disaster for Cuba,
for the Soviet Union,
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for the whole damn world.
:45:16
I understand.
:45:20
I will communicate your answer.
:45:21
Thank you, and excuse me,
I have a great deal to do.
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Dear Mr. President: