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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation, by the Acting Secretary of State
Senator Wagner telephoned to me today from New York to inquire whether there was now any objection to the reporting of the resolutions regarding the Jewish Commonwealth in Palestine. I told the Senator that at the request of Rabbi Wise I had discussed this matter with the President only a few days ago. I said it was the President’s considered judgment that in view of the recent murder of Lord Moyne in Cairo and the generally delicate situation in the Middle East, it would be unwise to bring out the resolutions at this time. I explained further that, as the Senator knew, the President would meet some time in the future with high representatives of other governments, and he was hopeful that at that time he could be helpful in arranging a suitable solution. Senator Wagner indicated that he would go along with the President’s views. I indicated that of course the President could not be quoted on this matter, but that I would explain the situation to Senator Connally, whom I expected to see within the next day or two.