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# 25
25
IMEDIATE RELEASE
APRI L 27, 1945
The President to day addressed the following letter to the
Honorable Edwin W. Pauley:
"My dear Mr. . Pauley:
"I hereby designate you to act as my personal
representative, with the rank of Ambassador, to represent
and assist me in exploring, developing and negotiating the
formulae and methods for exacting reparations from the
aggressor nations in the current war.
"In this matter, you will represent me in dealing
with the other interested nations.
"At the Crimea Conference, it was agreed that
Germany would be obliged to the greatest extent possible to
make reparations in kind for the damage caused by her to the
Allied countries. It was further agreed that a commission
would be established to consider the question of the extent
and methods for collecting such reparations
"I wish you also to represent the United States
and me personally as 8. member of that commission.
"In all matters within your jurisdiction you will
report to me personally and directly.
"May I express my gratification at your willingness
to assume this important but arduous mission.
"Very S incerely yours,
"harRY S. TRUMAN'
,
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In connection with the foregoing letter, the President said:
"I wish, also, to announce that I have asked Dr.
Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to serve with
and accompany Mr. Pauley as his associate.
"Dr. Lubin will be given the personal rank of Minister.
I am very grateful to Dr. Lubin for accepting this post."