Roosevelt's ' speech yarmly welcomed in oficial circles here, where it is regarded as further proof of the courage and realism of America's attitude toward the da gers which confront Democracy Tess in the Western Hemisphere than in Europe and Asia, says Reuters Giplomatic correspondent, The speech is one of the most Jogical and. powerful indictments of the Nazis ever spoken und the Pres dent's recognition of the futility of any. attempt {0 appease the forces of evil, is noted with special sutis-
His definition of America's role ax an arsenal of Democracy and his forthright expression of belief in the ultimate defeat of the Axis Powers.
be a1 source of inspiration and courage to the leaders and people of Britain, Goodwill and provision of Ameri~ can material assistance in. gathering volume and, above all, with the ut~ most speed are of no less than vital importance to the people of Britain, are determined to continue the unfit the dangers which now beset Democracy are finally overcome, Berlin "Interested"
Berlin, Dee. 30, Authorized German quarters' today declined to comment officially on the speech made Inst night by President Roosevelt, but merely stated that it vas "extremely Interesting, The speech. they udded, was bein nest carefully studied" by the 'The text of the speech arrived here too late for publication in the morningg_ newspapers. 'The speech, however, probably will not be published find certainly' will receive no com= ment in the press until the Foreign OMice will have completed its study of the address.
Government' officials,—ififormed quarters believed, will use the speech fie ain occasion to end their policy of ignoring, United States' "pinpricks" and will probably issue a carefully planned reaetion=United Press, Germans Take Food from
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