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Informal and Unofficial Oral Statement Handed by the Japanese Ambassador (Nomura) to the Secretary of State on June 22, 1941
The Japanese Ambassador appreciates deeply the earnest endeavors by the Secretary of State and his associates toward the restoration of the traditional friendly relations between Japan and the United States; he desires especially to convey his sincere respect for the unflagging efforts exerted by the Secretary of State despite his illness.
The Ambassador has studied carefully the draft of the proposed understanding under the date of June 21, 1941. In view of the fact that the letters of exchange attached to the Annex and Supplements contain points which the Ambassador feels it difficult to recommend to his Government for approval, it is submitted that the letters either be omitted or be suitably modified with the necessary changes in the Annex and Supplements.