Speech by the East German Head of State (Erich Honecker)15 Jul 1988 |
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Description:
In this transcript of a speech by Erich Honecker at the 1988 Political Consultative Committee (PCC) meeting in Warsaw, the East German leader states that the threat of war and confrontation has diminished. He reviews the outcomes of the disarmament process and holds that the offensive forces of the Soviet Union and the US have to be reduced by 50 per cent. After commenting the situation in West Germany, he recommends more action in the non-military sphere, such as common research and development, and the creation of an integrated economic market.
Collection: Party Leaders
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Document Type:
Speech Language of Original Document: German Number of Pages: 24 Cold War Period: 1985-1991 Persons: Honecker, Gorbachev |
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Document Source: Foundation Archive of the Parties and Mass Organizations of the Former GDR in the Federal Archives (SAPMO), Berlin Call Number: DC20/I/3/2687 |
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