867N.01/1969
The Secretary of War ( Stimson ) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Secretary: I have examined the British communication of August 21st from Quebec concerning the proposed joint United States-British declaration regarding the Jewish-Arab controversy in Palestine. I regret that the British Foreign Minister and Minister for the Colonies are disappointed in the opinion which I have previously expressed. However, I observe nothing in the British representations to cause a change in my views that there is insufficient military basis for the United States to initiate any action with regards to the situation in Palestine. The War Department will not oppose the action of the State Department on the proposed declaration, but, from the standpoint of the War Department, I am still of the opinion that it is unwarranted.
Sincerely yours,