President Kennedy today commented at his press conference on the Egyptian missile program, stating of the missiles and German scientists working on them in Egypt that “they do affect tensions in the Middle East.” The President noted that the German Government had indicated its displeasure. (See related reports on page 2.)
On United States military assistance to Israel, Mr Kennedy said economic assistance was given, but Israel bought its own arms. He said that the United States was anxious to see tensions reduced in the Middle East, rather than to do anything to increase it. He indicated that a military balance existed, and the United States did not wish to upset it. The President said strong opposition has been expressed to the manufacture of nuclear weapons by any country in the area.
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