ANSWER
There were no significant differences between the British and
ourselves on any of the outstanding issues in the test ban
negotiations.
Mr. McCone and
a routine trip, the
with the British on
of the conference's
returning indicated
Mr. Merchant undertook what I would describe as
object of which was to exchange views and ideas
the approach that might be taken to resolve some
outstanding issues, Their report to me on
that the meeting was a profitable one.
QUESTION
Mr. President, has the United States decided what action it
will take with respect to a moratorium on testing?
ANSWER
As you know, on December 29, 1959, I stated that the United
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States considers itself free to resume tests at any time but will
give prior notification ot its intention to do so. ‘That is how the
matter still stands.
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