and abroad as a result of programs being conducted by the U.S.
The United States lead in international cooperation has been maintained on
two broad fronts: (1) bilaterally through agreements for cooperation neg
under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and (2) miltilaterally by the essumftion of
programs, none have approached the extensive and continuously growing prog
the United States in Asia, latin America, and Europe.
U.S. leadership
establishment of the IAEA has been evident from the inception, was clearls
apparent during the International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of A
Energy, and was confirmed by the President's announcement that the United] States
would make available to the Agency 5,000 kilograms of enriched uranium.
B.
USING U.S. LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE FREE WORLD COHESION
Through the encouragement of regional activities in Europe and in Asia and
participation in the development of nuclear plans for the Organization of] American
States in Latin America, the United States has made a significant contribption in
the promotion of cohesion in those areas cf the free world.
Moreover, ‘of extent
of the assistance offered under our bilateral programs demonstrate to Fre} World
countries that their best interests in the field of atomic energy are seryed by
close association with the United States.
Seviet offers of assistance, limited
in scope to offers of isotopes and training for countries outside the Soviet Bloc
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