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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 12 February 1941, Page 10

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L.S. AND WAR WASHINGTON, 11th February. President Roosevelt stated that i* the United States happened to get into the war in the Pacific this would not affect the United States’ deliveries of war materials to Britain. Mr La Guardia told the Senat« Foreign Relations Committee tha. complete plans for a joint defence oi the United States and Canada are now' in existence. WILLKIE’S TESTIMONY WASHINGTON, 11th February. “If Britain should collapse to-mor-row the United States would be in the war within thirty days or within a very short period,” said Mr Willkie. addressing the Senate Foreign Committee. He added that Mr Churchill told him that destroyers, merchantmen and bombers were Britain’s cliie ! needs which the United States coulc. supply immediately. Mr Willkie said “My belief is that Germany cannot successfully invade Britain. If a northern port can be kept oven and supply lines maintained I am confident Britain will survive the shock of the spring and summer campaign, lf she stands through the summer the effects of our long-range assistance will begin to be felt.”