"Recently, we discovered that in depriving the Republican Government of Spain of the right of purchasing io defend itself against the which were supported by gnar Mussolini and Herr Hitler, we were a powerful factor in the overthrowing of a Government that he American Government had re-agnized to be legitimate," Colonel; mson concluded his declarations.
In an earlier part of his statement, he declared that the present abnormal state of affairs in the world may be "alonged for several years and even for several decades huding to Germany, Italy and apan, he stated, "Three of the most "powerful nations in the world cast side the doctrine of mutual respe among nations. To this end, they created a very able technique and used it for years with great success ín "e name of unilateral action, they violated promises, treaties and codes, which had been adopted in former times as a system of mutual respect ind which barred the road to their ment of land and fu! enough to mest any emergency *Speaking bef 2 National Prè- poredness Dinner in New Yerk on the ave of Army Day, Mr. Johnson said that American industry must "get brhind and stay behind" the arms expansion programme. He praised pri-vote ce-operation thus far ard said President Roosevelt expressed his satisfaction with ce-operation being received from private indus. trialists in all parts of the country Mr. Johnson quoted President Roosevelt as having said: "In the revival of the spirit of national defence, industry is playing a kading and vital role. I am conscious of its loyalty."
Admiral Clark H. Woodward, Member of the Navy's General Board, told the diners that despite the speed wi which the Navy is seeking to increase its strength, it will not reach auth-erizod strength until 1945 or 1948. chiefly because of the time now required to build large warships.
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