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 The pressures on the Greek govermnent were severe. They couldn't go to war and so they kicked at us a bit.

We have dismissed our duty. Our position is the right one. We can't go into every hot operation. We were working with all the parties.

Remember, the situation was precipitated by the Greek govermnent, and one that was disapproved of by the U. S. and the world. When they did it, they couldn't take advantage of it--but the Turks could and did. Now we are assured there will be some moderation in the negotiation.

My relations with the Greek community have always been excellent. They don't think so much of me right now but I think they will come around as things go forth.

Even the Greeks will eventually see it was our influence which made for Turkish moderation.