895.00/2–2048: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Acting Political Adviser in Korea (Langdon)
us urgent
51. Reference 3rd para Deptel 46, Feb 19,1 following is full text of remarks of American representative concerning Brazilian motion for adjournment, to which you may give full publicity if felt desirable:
“Mr. Chairman: The delegation of the US would like to exercise its privilege of explaining its vote on the motion which has just been [Page 1124] passed. Because of our conviction that the Korean question is one which urgently requires the attention of the IC, we have supported this motion, which has just been passed, with very great reluctance. Our support for the motion has been due to the considerations set forth by the distinguished representative of Brazil in making his motion and by the Chairman of the Committee. We recognize that all of us will wish to study carefully the written text of the very full statement of the distinguished Chairman of the UN Temporary Commission on Korea. Our acquiescence in this motion has in no sense been due to any doubts in our minds upon the central issue before the committee, because we have no doubt that the Korean Commission should proceed to carry out the tasks outlined by the General Assembly in its second resolution, and we shall be prepared to give the reasons for our view when the Committee meets again”.
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