"These measures are especially important at a time when Poland is out to defend her vital interests," he said.
Turning to the Turkish problem, he said that parleys aiming at the conclusion of an agreement between France and Turkey are continuing.
"Finally," he stated, "we consider as essentially desirable the participation of the U.SSR. to that common task of mutual assistance."
Examining the relations between England, France, and Soviet Russia, M. Daladier declared that there was complete understanding between the three countries to safeguard by common action the interests of peace.
"Frenchmen are determined to rise up if necessary against violence or threats" he added.
He concluded by declaring that France will not reduce her military measures but will rather strengthen them if mass mobilization beyond her frontiers is to continue.
"If attempts are made to wear us down by keeping us in suspense as to the alternative between peace and war we shall remain firm as long as necessary," he said in conclusion. "Neither force nor cunning will be of any use against France.—Havas.
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