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opposed to such actions. He stated emphatically that
he was absolutely unwilling, and in this feeling
he was supported by his Cabinet unanimously and would
be by French public opinion, to consent to a set-up
whereby because of this drastic devaluation and a sub-
sidy in effect out of Marshall Plan funds, the Germans
would be given an unfair competitive advantage, not
only over France but other European nations. He said
that for a long time his government had done everything
possibly, not only to honor its agreements in connection
with Marshall Plan, but had even taken dangerous steps
to bring about a freer and more effective economy in
Europe and that politically he had sponsored a friendly
attitude towards Germany which it had been very difficult
to persuade the French people to endorse.
Now he had come to the end of his ability or his
government's to make a further concession of such a
nature which was so obviously both to the advantage of
Germany and to the disadvantage of France. I might
say in conclusion that I have never seen Queuille (who
is usually so calm) so disturbed and apprehensive.
There is no question but that he regards the situation
as being of the utmost seriousness for France and for
the position of his government.
Sent Department 3497, repeated London 647, for Holmes,
Frankfort 61 for McCloy.
BRUCE
NATIONAL a
EOC : MW
DECLASSIFIED
B. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E)
OSD letter, 2315.75
By NLT- He , NARS Date 9.13.76
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