ABM and the Strategic Balance

I believe that most of the audience here is against the ABM, and I believe that I am here to tell you why. ABM has been much discussed since this meeting was first called. The decision is pending within the United States government-in the Defense Department-whether to install it, in what form, and how to modify the plans of the previous administration. The news media have taken it up in force. Nearly every day you see articles in many papers, including the New York Times. The article I liked best was that by Russell Baker, which I think said all that needs to be said about the ABM system, and I hope you all have an opportunity to read it.