By trying to beat the Soviets at their game using arms-control initiatives in a bidding war for public opinion the administration was quickly shown to be less imaginative, less willing to "take risks for peace" and determined, despite its rhetoric, to build the very weapons it says should be banned.

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By trying to beat the Soviets at their game using unsound arms control initiatives in a bidding war for public opinion the Administration was quickly portrayed as less imaginative, insufficiently willing to "take risks for peace" and determined, despite its rhetoric, to build the very weapons it says should be banned.

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