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 In these talks has account been taken of the international ramifications?

I put into my speech that we would act in concert. Schmidt had been apprehensive on that point. We want to cooperate and will. But it bothers us when we try and don't get reciprocity.

You are right to want reciprocity. Schmidt is a tough one.

They have done well. I don't think we can get below 8 1/2 or 9 percent by the year end. A lot depends on the crop reports.

I was sorry to hear about Latin American sugar. That came at a bad time.

Fortunately the storm missed New Orleans and didn't live up to expectations.

We need America's cooperation. We are going to have tremendous problems and the need is to bring that home to the British people.

The British people have enormous strength.

We are a resilient people. And your people?

I am sure I made the right decision. They may flunk!

[The meeting ended.]