You have, however, pointed out that, if
either Government had grave reason to
expect an unprovoked attack by a third
Power, it mignt become essential to know
whether it could in that event depend upon
the armed assistance of the other.
I agree that, if either Government had grave
reason to expect an unprovoked attack by
a third Power, or something that threat-
ened the general peace, it should immedi-
ately discuss with the other whether both
Governments should act together to pre-
vent aggression and to preserve peace,
and, if so, what measures they would be
prepared to take in common.
