World: VISIT FROM AN ARAB KING
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Hussein in turn told Nixon that unless a settlement can be quickly achieved, his regime will be in real danger of losing whatever remains of its control over the fedayeen within its boundaries. Nixon responded by pointing out his belief that the complexities of the issues are so great that a rapid settlement seems unlikely. Despite his urgent requests for more military aid, Hussein won no new promises of major arms assistance. That is not likely to improve the King's already shaky hold on the affections of his army and his subjects.
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