"I have never opposed the removal of nuclear installations in Cuba and am glad that this was, in fact, carried out. It was not the desire for their removal that I thought contemptible, but the fact that the matter was not negotiated. Also I object to it being said that Cuba has no right to go Communist if it wishes.

Your suggestion that newspapers might be exchanged by countries involved in the Cold War might, if implemented, make a small contribution to easing tension, however, the fact that most western newspapers are owned by wealthy men who have no desire to see the Cold War terminated would create difficulties for even this modest proposal."