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The author expresses satisfaction with the recipient's response regarding measures to avoid contact between vessels.
The author expresses satisfaction with the recipient's response regarding measures to avoid contact between vessels.
True (A)
The author believes economic competition is a harmful field that benefits no one.
The author believes economic competition is a harmful field that benefits no one.
False (B)
The author agrees that preventing contact between vessels is the only step needed to resolve the crisis.
The author agrees that preventing contact between vessels is the only step needed to resolve the crisis.
False (B)
The author claims the Soviet Union aided Cuba with weapons to strengthen its defense capability.
The author claims the Soviet Union aided Cuba with weapons to strengthen its defense capability.
The distance between Cuba and the United States, according to the author, is 900 miles.
The distance between Cuba and the United States, according to the author, is 900 miles.
The author proposes removing means from Cuba if the United States removes analogous means from Italy.
The author proposes removing means from Cuba if the United States removes analogous means from Italy.
The author suggests that United Nations Security Council representatives should inspect the fulfillment of pledges made by each side.
The author suggests that United Nations Security Council representatives should inspect the fulfillment of pledges made by each side.
The author offers a solemn promise that the Soviet Government will interfere in the internal affairs of Turkey.
The author offers a solemn promise that the Soviet Government will interfere in the internal affairs of Turkey.
The author suggests the proposed agreement should take longer than a month to finalize.
The author suggests the proposed agreement should take longer than a month to finalize.
The author states the means in Cuba are controlled by Cuban officers.
The author states the means in Cuba are controlled by Cuban officers.
The author believes that the resolution of the controversy could positively impact discussions on banning nuclear weapons tests.
The author believes that the resolution of the controversy could positively impact discussions on banning nuclear weapons tests.
The author indicates that their and the recipient's positions on banning nuclear tests are vastly different.
The author indicates that their and the recipient's positions on banning nuclear tests are vastly different.
The author is unconcerned about the security of the United States.
The author is unconcerned about the security of the United States.
The letter suggests that the United States has surrounded the Soviet Union with military bases.
The letter suggests that the United States has surrounded the Soviet Union with military bases.
The author believes all controversial issues between them have been resolved.
The author believes all controversial issues between them have been resolved.
The author addresses the recipient as 'Dear Prime Minister'.
The author addresses the recipient as 'Dear Prime Minister'.
The author states that Cuba's weapons mean it can be equated, in military terms, to the USA
The author states that Cuba's weapons mean it can be equated, in military terms, to the USA
The author says that if there is an invasion or attack, the missiles in Cuba will be used for attack.
The author says that if there is an invasion or attack, the missiles in Cuba will be used for attack.
The author wants to connect any agreement on missile removal with an agreement on nuclear testing.
The author wants to connect any agreement on missile removal with an agreement on nuclear testing.
The author mentions U Thant as the Secretary General of the United Nations.
The author mentions U Thant as the Secretary General of the United Nations.
The author claims the Soviet Union's motives are not humane in aiding Cuba.
The author claims the Soviet Union's motives are not humane in aiding Cuba.
The author is skeptical that peace can be maintained between states and peoples.
The author is skeptical that peace can be maintained between states and peoples.
The author denies the presence of American missile armaments in Turkey.
The author denies the presence of American missile armaments in Turkey.
The message suggests a willingness to negotiate through representatives at the United Nations.
The message suggests a willingness to negotiate through representatives at the United Nations.
According to the author, reaching an agreement would bring sorrow to all peoples.
According to the author, reaching an agreement would bring sorrow to all peoples.
Flashcards
Ultimate Aim
Ultimate Aim
The primary goal should be to seek peace among nations, fostering economic, cultural, and artistic competition to raise living standards.
Encirclement
Encirclement
Placing military bases and missiles near another country's borders.
Reciprocal Removal
Reciprocal Removal
A proposal to remove Soviet missiles from Cuba in exchange for the U.S. removing missiles from Turkey.
Sovereignty Respect
Sovereignty Respect
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Controlled Weapons
Controlled Weapons
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Prudent Action
Prudent Action
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Negotiation
Negotiation
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Peaceful Coexistence
Peaceful Coexistence
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Defensive Purposes
Defensive Purposes
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Study Notes
- The author expresses satisfaction that the recipient is showing concern for preserving peace.
- The author states their country is focused on development, economic competition, culture, arts, and raising living standards.
- Competition in these fields benefits everyone through peace and improved living conditions.
- The letter agrees normalizing peace among states is the main goal.
- The author acknowledges the recipient's concern for their country's security as a primary duty.
- The author expresses similar concerns as Chairman of the Council of Ministers.
- The author states the USSR aided Cuba with weapons to strengthen its defense, emphasizing that Cuba's capabilities cannot compare to the recipient's country, especially with modern weapons.
- The stated aim of the USSR is to help Cuba live peacefully and develop as its people wish, asserting the humanity of their motives.
- The author questions the recipient's actions of surrounding the USSR and its allies with military bases and missile armaments in Britain, Italy, and Turkey.
- The author points out the hypocrisy of the recipient being disturbed by Cuba being 90 miles from the US coast, while the US has missiles in Turkey, right next to the USSR.
- The author asks how equal military capacities can be reconciled with such unequal relations.
- The author welcomes talks through the UN's mediation, expressing hope for a quick resolution with goodwill from all parties.
- The proposal is to remove Soviet means from Cuba that the recipient considers offensive, with a pledge made in the UN.
- Recipient's representatives would declare the US will remove analogous means from Turkey, considering the USSR's anxiety.
- An agreement on the timeframe for these actions is requested, followed by on-site inspections by UN Security Council representatives, with the permission of Cuba and Turkey.
- The USSR will make a statement within the Security Council, promising to respect Turkey's borders and sovereignty.
- The USSR pledges non-interference in Turkey's internal affairs, non-invasion, and not to use its territory for aggression against Turkey, also restraining others.
- The US government will make a similar statement regarding Cuba, respecting its borders and sovereignty.
- The US will pledge non-interference in Cuba's internal affairs, non-invasion, and not to use its territory for aggression against Cuba, also restraining others.
- A specific time limit of two to three weeks, or no more than a month, is proposed for reaching this agreement.
- The means in Cuba are controlled by Soviet officers, excluding any accidental use against the US.
- These means are in Cuba at the Cuban government's request and are solely for defense, posing no threat unless there is an invasion of Cuba, or an attack on the USSR or its allies.
- The author requests the recipient send representatives to the UN in New York with comprehensive instructions to reach an agreement quickly.
- The author expresses hope that an agreement would bring joy to people worldwide and eradicate the controversy.
- The author emphasizes the importance of this agreement as a good beginning, making it easier to agree on banning nuclear weapons tests.
- Agreement on nuclear tests could happen in parallel, as they are different issues, but both agreements would benefit humanity and clear the international atmosphere.
- The author states readiness to find mutually acceptable agreements on other unresolved controversial issues, which are awaiting urgent solutions.
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