Mr. Eden emphasized Britain's @esire for peace, to work whole: heartedly with" all' nations, and to take every opportunity of strengthen:
her bonds of friendship and Junderstanding with the United States, He believed that great differences between: nations could be adj without resort to war. If war should break out again on a major scale in Europe, it must bring the collapse lof civilization in its wake.
Mr. Eden quoted Lord Bryco—"ls you do not end war, war will end "Taking a long view, 1985, however chequered, was a, year of progress when, despite all obstacles, the roots fof the League had stuck steadily hho said, "must be a year of consolidation and renewed ' endeavour when, in a spirit of sympathy fand strength, the League will strive for the restoration of peace and the slablishment of an understanding
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