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500.A15A4/795: Telegram

The Acting Chairman of the American Delegation (Gibson) to the Secretary of State

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Geneva, January 31, 1932—midnight.
[Received February 1—12:30 p.m.21]

3. Opening. The past months have brought to the peoples of the world a realization that the time has come to scrutinize with eyes open and unafraid, the relations of the states to each other and the [Page 18] efficacy of the inter-state arrangements already existing. Events have been precipitated in the realm of international treaties and international cooperation which make it necessary to face facts with a sense of realism and with a willingness to discard the prejudices and possibly the processes of the past. With this in mind, the American delegation enters this work prepared to elucidate its position now and whenever it may become necessary, with the directness which the present situation requires.

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Gibson
  1. Except for certain additions referred to in subsequent documents, the omitted portions of this document conform with the final text of the speech as delivered on February 9, p. 25.↩
  2. Telegram in eight sections.↩