02/16/1949
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"Throughout our talks we have been impressed by the need to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by every means within our power and in full accord with our fellow members."
"The defense of the free world will be strengthened and solidified by the creation of a European Defense Community as an element in a constantly developing Atlantic Community."
"Our discussions have been conducted in mutual friendship, respect and confidence."
"We do not believe that war is inevitable."