Nixon-Kruschev 'Ktichen debate' - transcript
This is truly entertaining and at times downright funny - real political sparring. Kruschev is unstoppable here but Nixon just keeps bouncing back, giving as good as he gets IMO -
KHRUSHCHEV
We always knew that Americans were smart people. Stupid people could not have risen to the economic level that they’ve reached. But as you know, "we don’t beat flies with our nostrils!" In 42 years we’ve made progress.
NIXON
You must not be afraid of ideas.
KHRUSHCHEV
We’re saying it is you who must not be afraid of ideas. We’re not afraid of anything....
NIXON
Well, then, let’s have more exchange of them. We all agree on that, right?
KHRUSHCHEV
Good. [Khrushchev turns to translator and asks:] Now, what did I agree on?
NIXON
[interrupts] Now, let’s go look at our pictures.
KHRUSHCHEV
Yes, I agree. But first I want to clarify what I’m agreeing on. Don’t I have that right? I know that I’m dealing with a very good lawyer. Therefore, I want to be unwavering in my miner’s girth, so our miners will say, "He’s ours and he doesn’t give in!"
NIXON
No question about that.
KHRUSHCHEV
You’re a lawyer of Capitalism, I’m a lawyer for Communism. Let’s kiss.
