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LORET
THE PRIME MINISTER said he thought it would be an act of supreme un-
wisdom if the Turks were to refuse an invitation from Russia to join the war
on the rinning side. He added that Christmas in England was a poor season
for Turkeys. When the joke had been explained to Marshal Stalin he said he
regretted that he was not an Englishman.
THE PRESIDENT then stated that should he meet the President of Turkey
he would, of course, do everything possible to persuade him to enter the war, a
but that if he were in the Turkish President's place he would demand such
price in planes, tanks and equipment that to grant the request would indef-
initely postpone OVERLORD.
MARSHAL STALIN repeated his doubt as to Turkey's intention and said that
they had in fact already replied to the suggestion that they enter the it war.
Although many considered this reply favorable, he personally thought was
negative in character.
THE PRIME MINISTER remarked that in his opinion the Turks were crazy.
MARSHAL STALIN said there were some people who apparently preferred to
remain crazy.
The meeting adjourned until 4 P.M., November 29, 1943.
DECLASSIFIED
40. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or a
Dept of State letter, Aug. 10, 1072
NARS Date 2-12-76
SLONEL
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