DRASTIC ACTION POSSIBLE
Reaction To Message (Received June 22, 10 p.m.) NEW YORK, June 21. President Roosevelt's message to Congress was accepted by Democratic leaders as the signal for drastic action in the future, says the “New York Hines.” They expect a possible request shortly to authorize the necessary protection for American shipping. A break iu diplomatic relations is considered inevitable if Germany refuses full reparations. Most. Senators approved, of the President’s message. Typical of Administration supporters’ comment was that of Senator Pepper, who said : “Let us have an effective patrol of the Atlantic sealanes, with shooting at submarines if necessary.” Representative Knutson said it was a curtain raiser for a declaration of war. He reflects moderate Republican sentiment. Representative Eaton said it was one more step into a great tragedy, but he was not willing to see United States shipping driven from the sea by anyone.
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Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 228, 23 June 1941, Page 8
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147DRASTIC ACTION POSSIBLE Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 228, 23 June 1941, Page 8
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