The Archive · 1941

Thomas Says U.S. Can Save Pacific Situation

Washington, Dec. 2.

Senator Elbert D. Thomas, De-morat of Utah and Far Eastern expert. yesterday said that a frm stand by the United States can save the Oriental situation.

"If the United States stands firm." he said. "there may be enough strength therein to save the situation. because every other nation interested in the whole Pacific area logically and consistently is standing with us.

"That brings so much pressure on Japan that it almost is the equivalent of war." Senator Thomas said. "I believe the Japanese will see this as the world sees it and that peace in the Orient will be saved by the wise leadership of—America."—United Press.

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