statements have been in favour of a negotiated solu- tion rather than a British victory. And it refuses to discuss what aid, if any, it will give the British.“+ !06. But can they hide here in the United States vhat the Government is doing? Yesterday I was in the vliami airport and I bought a newspaper called T/w ditrrni N~IIX. I should like to tell the delegation of he United States that what I am doing here is being lone with a clear purpose: that it should weigh very arefully the consequences of a conduct, an attitude, policy, and realize the effects it has on Latin Amer- :a. When friendly relations exist, one must speak irectly and frankly at any cost, whatever the conse- uences. This is especially the case when :I small ountry such as mine is involved. We have learned good deal. We certainly respect the values of the 8~ (&axl in English by the speaker. United States, but we are also pained when they commit errors. for when friendly relations exist, one must say what one feels when the other side is not moving in the right direction and when certain funda- mental principles arc being violated. That is what friendly relations and good-neighbourliness are really all about. 207. In that newspaper, T/w Miumi NL’WS, there was a truly horrifying report. The headline read, “U.S. Arms Made Ready for Britain”. This is not a case of ;I feverish lie or something offhand, because the source is the New York Times News Service. It says: “The United States has earmarked arms, including missiles and radar, for transfer to Britain if forces get bogged down in a long struggle for the Falkland Islands, Administration officials said.“:‘: It adds that American equipment would be sent directly to the South Atlantic, and goes on: 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a government official or diplomat, likely from a Latin American country, criticizing the United States' decision to provide arms to the United Kingdom for use in the Falklands War. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of direct and frank communication in friendly relations, and expressing concern about the potential consequences of the US's actions on Latin American countries.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief