740.0011 European War 1939/28434: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union ( Standley )

152. Your 143, March 10, 4 p.m. We are grateful for the helpful analysis of Soviet policies set forth in the first two sections45 of your telegram under reference and appreciate the situation outlined in section S.46 Nevertheless, we are inclined to believe that it would not be opportune just now when Stalin is undoubtedly preoccupied with the critical military situation to endeavor to enter into a discussion with him of the character proposed.

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  1. The first six paragraphs.
  2. The next three paragraphs.