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Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State (Welles) to the Assistant Chief of the Division of the American Republics (Bursley)
Mr. Bursley: I am strongly inclined to the belief that at least at the present stage it is unwise to employ too many cooks in preparing this particular broth. At the present time we are dealing with the Mexican Government through the Mexican Ambassador in Washington who is undoubtedly in close and continuing contact with President Cárdenas himself with regard to all phases of the oil problem. Until and unless these efforts prove completely fruitless, I believe it would be unwise to give any encouragement whatever to any other individuals who suggest solutions of this problem.