Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, National Security Affairs; Foreign Economic Policy, Volume I

394.31/10–2051: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States ( GATT ) Delegation¹

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Washington, October 20, 1951—3:22 p. m.

Gatt 110. For Leddy.

1. Fulbright² made half hour presentation of case for repeal of Sec 104 in Senate Fri, but bill was not brought to vote, in face of objections some Senators and threat of delayed adjournment.

2. Present understanding is bill will have high priority in Senate in Jan, possibly among first two bills for floor presentation.

3. In House, Spence³ heard Agr testify for repeal, then discontinued hearings Sat morning because of Senate action.

4. Wld appreciate immed appraisal of likely course of action by complainant countries. Will they insist on agreed compensation this session? If so, in what form? Or will they be content to negotiate intersessionally?

Acheson

1. Repeated to Ottawa for information as 113.
2. Senator J. William Fulbright (D.–Ark.).
3. Brent Spence (D.–Ky.), Chairman of the House Banking and Currency Committee.