835.00/11–2045: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Argentina (Cabot)
1665. Urtel 2910, Nov 20.70 Secret circular instruction re political activities American citizens and companies should reach field soon. It points out strong feeling Dept that any such activities, including campaign contributions, are bad business, complicate international relations, involve Dept, and that those engaging in such activities need not expect any assistance from Dept or diplomatic missions. Instruction also states Dept will give full assistance to legitimate American business interests abroad.
While public announcement not considered desirable present time you may inform American businessmen of foregoing substance of circular instruction and state it represents Depts position.
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