The other suggestion is that they may be necessary for legitimate security requirements. and that they may be necessary for defense. So let us examine the question of their defense. Mr. Austin. our representative on the Security Council. in discussing the armistice agreement. had this to say: It is essential that the resources of that areaReferring to the Middle Eastbe used for peaceful purposes. for economic development. for the resettlement of refugees. and for the achievement of higher standards of living for the populations of the area. It would be tragic and wholly wrong if the resources of the area were to be dissipated in an unproductive arms race. I have never heard of an arms race which was productive.
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