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Thomas Erskine Holland: The straightforward announcement made by the United States in their Note of January 25 is surely far preferable.

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The straightforward announcement made by the United States in their Note of January 25 is surely far preferable.
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Thomas Erskine Holland

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Holland prefers the clarity of the United States' communication regarding international law.

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