The President reiterated the determination of the United States to remain aloof from European problems when he said America could assume no part in the negotiations over the Czech crisis. He added with significance, however, that the United States Government recognized certain responsibilities in the situation. A
"The United States," he said, "has ne political involvements in Europe and will assùme no obligations in the conduct of the present negotiations.
"Yet in our own right we recognize our responsibilities as part of the world of neighbours."
Regarding the merits of the Czech dispute, the President said: "On these I do not and need not undertake to pass judgment."
He added, however, that in the event it was necessary to supplement current negotiations in the Czech crisis, "nothing stands in the way of widening the scope of the conference to include all nations directly interested."
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