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G. L. Read's attack on me would be amusing if it were not so grotesquely unfair. All he heard of my speech was an introductory remark which he took to be an endorsement of Mr. Atmore's speech. He then left the building accompanied by an exodus of "many other people" which was invisible to anyone on the platform. As an ex-soldier, and as one who has faced severe criticism for his thorough-going endorsement of Britain's war effort, I strongly deprecate this ridiculous assault on my patriotism. The invitation to speak at the Town Hall meeting was accepted on the clear understanding that complete freedom was to be allowed me. The condition was unhesitatingly granted. I was glad of the opportunity to plead support for the millions of Christians in Russia and made particular reference to my fellow-Baptists there. My allusions to the revolutionary gospel of Christ were received with sympathy and applause. On no count am I at all "ashamed" at having participated in the meeting. I should accept any similar invitation with alacrity. ALEXANDER HODGE.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 212, 8 September 1941, Page 6
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