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This is a classic clip from Krushchev's visit to the USA and one of his meetings with President Nixon. I am surprised, looking at this video, first by how much more civilized the discussion seems to be than the meetings between the USA and other countries today, which I would characterise as far more hawkish or bullyish. I would have a hard time imaginging Bush junior meeting in a similar way with the President of Iran, or having as cordial of a chat with Putin. All of this despite the fact that the Cold War is supposed to be over?? (or is it? Or has it just changed in form with some new characters? Certainly the construction of weapons remains huge in most of the former countries involved and many of the key advisors are the same, however.)

I enjoyed the clip for other reasons. It shows I think a very human side to the two leaders in their exchange. Although Nixon at first attempts to take the leading role, Krushchev does not let him get away with simply stating that the Soviet Union has to be open to a free exchange of ideas. After all, he is on US Colour television and even suggests that whatever he says in Russian ought to be translated into English for the US audience to make conditions "equal."