Soviet presence in the Pacific
Sir,—ln a recent speech the Minister of Justice, Mr McLay, spoke of the growing Soviet threat in the Pacific. He also spoke strongly in support of the A.N.Z.U.S. alliance. It was good to hear a pro-defence speech from a politician, when disarmament, neutrality and belly-up appeasement seem to be so trendy. In New Zealand we must face the fact that we cannot hide from the world. We have basic choices. First, we can support the west in a united front for freedom and against communAlternatively, we can desert
the western alliance and lay ourselves open to increasing Soviet influence and possible eventual take-over. We must accept the obligation and responsibilities that go with freedom or we will lose that freedom.—Yours, etc., E. F. SPENCER. February 26, 1984.
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