Editorial Note
On September 4 the Department of State reiterated to the Embassy in Borne its policy of supporting impartially all moderate political elements in Italy. It stated that the United States would welcome support for participation in the Italian Government of the greatest possible number of moderate left, center and right groups prepared to work together in harmony, without regard to narrow party differences, for the best interests of the Italian people. The Department further stated: “Obviously, we shall not support extremists, but it must be clear also that we cannot support those who, while not themselves of extreme left or right, make common cause with extremists to detriment of general welfare.” (Telegram 1593 to Borne, September 4, 1947:865.00/8–2847)