The President expressed a belief that the new proposals would be beneficial to the state and its future, and, also that by renewing cooperation between all nationalities, even in the present period of dificulties, nothing could threaten their unity and integrity.
"For 20 years," Dr. Benes continued, "the Republic has developed quietly and progressively. Political democracy and freedom, economic prosperity,. religious tolerance and social justice have been achieved without crisis, upheavals or revolutions.
"That which in other countries caused dangerous upheavals was in our country reasonably, passionately and practically resolved."
1 spirit of true and sincere democracy, he added, "we have begun negotiations with the different nationalities of our Republic. We have begun with the Sudetens as the most important group, but the pro-apply to all citizens of the State."—Reuter.
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