The Archive · 1938

Washington, Dee. 22

Mr. Kensuke Horinouchi, new [Japanese Ambassador to the United States and former Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, presented his credentials to President Roosevelt today.

In his address, Mr. Horinouchi expressed his desire to work for rap-brochment and better understanding between the two countries. He thanked the United States for the sympathy that they have shown for Japan "during a catastrophic time," referring to the Red Cross aid afforded Japanese refugees after the recent disastrous earthquakes.

President Roosevelt assured the envoy of his "cordial ce-operation" and also asked Mr. Horinouchi to forward to Mr. Hiroshi Saito, former Japanese Ambassador here, wishes for a speedy Fecovery from his present ilines.—lavas.

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