| EDEN SPEAKS IN US CONGRESS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 8570 | |
| Catalog #: | 142901 | |
| Clip Number: | 142901-3 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2808 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:46:06 - 01:49:35 | |
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: Address to Congress INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Eden, Anthony | |
| Description: | Sir Anthony Eden, "Now Mr. Speaker I would like therefore, to speak to you, of how we in the United Kingdom believe that we should take our share of this duty. First we have to continue vigilance of our own strength, for if we are weak ourselves we cannot help others, either with political guidance or with material assistance, nor can we protect them with military power. Of course to do all of these things places heavy load upon British resources. If we are to maintain the mobility of our forces and the means to deal with any emergencies that may arise in these many and distant lands, then bases, terrorisms, harbors, aerodromes with all of their attendant patent familiar, must be faithful. That is why the expense of our overseas defense looms so large in our annual budget and places a continuing strain on our balance of payment. hese costs are in fact infinitely larger then those of any other country except yours. Add to this Mr. Speaker, the direct charges for our defense, the medium bomber force which we alone in Europe are today building, in the free part of Europe, I mean, as part of the deterrent, and you will understand I hope, that we are not an unworthy partner. Of course our contribution is small in a month by comparison with yours but in proportion to our size our effort is comfortable to yours. Now Mr. Speaker, I know, it’s sometimes said in this country that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom only comes to the United States in order to get dollars. (Sir Eden turns to the Speaker of the House) Now with your help sir, I shall like to lay this ghost for once and for all. We are sincerely grateful for the economic aid we’ve had in the past. It has helped us to repair the consequences of six years of bombardment, bombardment and war, because that’s how long it lasted in Britain, nearly six years. But apart from the measure of defense aid, which we value, we now stand on our own feet and we intend to continue to do so." | |
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