852.79662/11–1344: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Spain (Hayes)
3057. In view of the strong nature of your demands for cessation of Lufthansa service, the Department believes these demands should be pressed vigorously, regardless of the explanation furnished you by Lequérica. The fact remains that these planes traverse our war zone and will continue to serve the enemy war effort directly as long as the service is maintained regardless of any restrictions Spain may impose along the lines of your 3735, November 13, 8 p.m. You may tell Lequérica that failure to comply with our request inevitably influences relations between Spain and the United States.
Sent to Madrid, repeated to London.