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Department of State Bulletin, vol. I, p. 57

 

Press Release Issued by the White House on July 18, 1939 [41a]

 

The President and the Secretary of State maintained the definite position that failure by the Senate to take action now would weaken the leadership of the United States in exercising its potent influence in the cause of preserving peace among other nations in the event of a new crisis in Europe between now and next January.

 

[41a] Issued after a conference between the President, the Secretary of State, and Senate leaders.

 

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