Q: It certainly does. What are the other obstacles?

A: Obstacles! Now you're picking it up! Well, there's the Russian attitude toward secrecy.

Q: What about it?

A: It is a paranoic emphasis. The snag in the test-ban talks.

Q: And we have no equivalent paranoia?

A: Oh yes. We have a popular misconception that our prosperity rests on defense spending and arms production.

Q: Who fosters that misconception?

A: The military-industrial complex, their lobbyists in the Pentagon, and the cold warriors in Congress who want to build a Garrison state. You know: juggernaut, and all that.

Q: What is the Kennedy Administration doing in this field?

A: Working cautiously to educate the public and win support in Congress.

Q: I see our time is running out...

A: Yes, it is mankind's hour of choice. Or, more precisely, seven minutes to twelve on the Bulletin clock.

Q: Before we adjourn, may I ask you about the Berlin crisis?

A: A good example of what I've been saying. A model of cold-war antagonisms. Demonstrates the need for arms control.

Q: And the Cuban situation?

A: A case in point. There are lessons to be learned from it.

Q: And now that the Cuban crisis seems to be over...

A: You mean in the aftermath of Cubs... We have all been reminded that World War III would mean the end of civilization as we know it.

Q: That will be all. You have been a cooperative witness and I hereby grant you my seal of approval.

A: Peace be with you, Senator Dodd.