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Memorandum of Telephone Conversations, by Mr. F. D. Kohler of the Division of Near Eastern Affairs
| Participants: | Greek Ambassador, Mr. Cimon P. Diamantopoulos |
| Mr. Roy Veatch (OFR) | |
| Mr. Kohler |
Mr. Veatch called this morning and said that in view of the fact that the Netherlands’ objections to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agreement had already broken in this morning’s press, it would be desirable that the Greeks give full publicity to their unreserved acceptance of the proposal.
At Mr. Veatch’s suggestion I called the Greek Ambassador and told him so. He seemed pleased and said he would consult Mr. Varvaressos with a view to amplifying their proposed statement to the press.
Later he called and read to me the following statement, which he said would be released to the press tonight:
“The Greek Embassy has notified the American Government of the acceptance by the Greek Government of the draft agreement for the establishment of a United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration in its general lines. In taking this decision the Greek Government have considered that there is an urgent need for the creation of an organization which while representative in character should also be in a position to take prompt decisions and carry them out. The [Page 931] Greek Government are of the opinion that the proposed agreement fulfills this requirement and feels confident that by a close cooperation of the United Nations the important object of relief and rehabilitation of our countries will be attained.”