The Archive · 1940

England Will Rescue France

"No Use in Reproaches," Declares Premier in Stirring Statement Before House of Commons

London, June 25.

"Wo shall certainly aid to ur abilities and. resources any movement of Frenchmen outside the power of the enemy to work for the Seteat o¢ Nasi German barbarism, find forthe freedom and reconstruc: tion of Prance.* declared the Prime Minister, Mit, Winston Churebil, in ovat wat statement fu the House Chat our relations wilt be with Commons today.

Bordeaux," Mz, Churchill said," cannot tell, They have declared iiemssives over to the enemy, and fre Tett wholly in his power." This wilt make our relations di@ieult, "But relying upon the true genius of the French people. and their Jude Ment upon what nas. happened to them where they are allowed to know the facts, we shall endeavour to Keep Such contacts as are possible through ihe vats. of their prison, "rhe House' will feel profound sorrow at the end..."

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