London, August 29, 1941-2 p. m.
[Received August 29-9: 25 a. m.]
3962. Reference to the Department's 3375, August 25, 5 p.m., 3376 August 25, 6 p.m., 3377 August 25, 7 p.m. I have discussed statement quoted in 3376 August 25, 6 p.m. with both Mr. Churchill and Mr. Eden. The Prime Minister asked for time to consult with other members of the Cabinet before giving me a final answer. I told him that of course we understood his obligation to do that. He himself seemed to favor making the statement and is certainly in sympathy with the underlying principles on which it is based.
WINANT