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Now the climax of the historic ceremony approaching. The signing of the treaty. Microphones carry the proceedings to all the world in 43 languages. The past a sign as prime minister Spock of Belgium who called the pact the most powerful means of defense that has ever been created. The Honorable Lester Pearson of Canada. This treaty he said is a flawed movie in man's progress to better safer ground. Mine Minister Rasmussen of Denmark saw the treaty as designed to strengthen the system of the United Nations and as a cornerstone in the fundamental structure of security. The words of his excellence. In signing this pact. France solemnly proclaims an absolute determination to maintain peace. On behalf of Iceland. Foreign Minister Benedict and stated we all want

peace for all the world and well-being for mankind. The Italian nation said his Excellency the count Carlos talks sees in the street a decisive step toward the advent of peace in a free and united way. I'm Minister of Luxemburg the pact as the most formidable and the most sincerely peaceful coalition of material and moral forces ever sat on. And said foreign minister of the Netherlands. We stand united in our resolve to read aggression. Just as we stand united in our resolve not to attack others. In the words of a foreign minister of Norway. Our pact is directed against no nation it is directed against aggression itself. Said foreign minister in the North Atlantic pact not only an instrument of

defense but also a precious instrument for peace. Foreign Minister BEVAN Well the United Kingdom. Today said it. Will bring a great feeling of relief to millions. At last democracy has become a cohesive organism determined to fulfill its great purpose. President Truman a company secretary at Christmas will sign for the United States. The president recognizes Vice-President Albin Barkley in the audience and assists him to the platform by his old friend and colleague observes the ceremony of signing the treaty. With the signatures of the North Atlantic nations solemnly affixed to the treaty now goes back to all the adherent nations for that final formal ratification of

the historic signing ceremonies conclude with final remarks by Secretary Richardson. Under the terms of the treaty. The signatories to ratify in accordance with their respective constitutional processes the treaty shall enter into force between the states which have ratified it. As soon as the ratifications of the majority of the signatories including the ratifications of Belgium Canada France Luxembourg the Netherlands the United Kingdom and the United States have been deposited. The parties to this treaty preamble safeguard the freedom common heritage and civilization of people. In the words of Dean Acheson flow increasing good for all people.