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The only exception at this time is found in
the Communist group. The Communists polled about 10%
of the vote in the last general election. I would say,
though, that their number is larger, for it must be
recognized that part of their following was not eligible
to vote because of the literacy requirement. The criti-
cism by the Communists, as expressed in the Constitutional
Assembly, was based on what they call "Yankee Imperialism. 11
It so happened that these expressions were made at the
time the United States was supporting the position of
Great Britain on the Greek question, then pending before
the Security Council of the United Nations Organization.
It is my belief that the Communist party in Brazil will
follow the "party line' and that its attitude will be
trimmed accordingly from time to time.
I had an interesting talk with the Minister of
Foreign Affairs. He repeated to me what he had previously
told Ambassador Berle: "Brazil will follow the foreign
policy of the United States", he said. 'That is what I
aim to do, that is what the government wants to do, and
that, I am sure, is what the people of Brazil want to do.'
He added humorously--but left no doubt that he was in
earnest, "It would be helpful if we knew just what is
the policy. And he added, "Please tell your government
to keep us informed, so that we may know ahead of time
the policy concerning the western hemisphere. Very often
we read" he concluded, "conflicting statements in the
press, which makes our position difficult. " In other
words, in the language which you and I know better, I
interpret his statement to say, "We will stick by you.
Let us know what the score is."
I also noted--an hope I am not speaking out
of turn--that there seems to be a doubt as to our posi-
tion concerning the Argentine. What we do in this matter,
I feel, will have a great bearing on Central and South
American politics. From what I picked up through casual
conversation and from statements intentionally made
direct to me, it would seem that all are convinced the
United States is not favorably inclined toward the Peron
government. What leaves them all at a loss is--what will
the United States do if Peron is elected?
The consensus of opinion, without a single
dissent that I heard or learned, is that Peron will be
elected. Then the question is asked-wwat will the
United States do? This is followed by the next question--
is the United States going to exercise a veto power on
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