I thought and urged that we should hear what the Americans had to say before withdrawing Lyons, for I could not feel sure that we were at the bottom of the law of the case, or could judge here and now what form it would assume.
Morley reflects on the importance of understanding the American perspective before making decisions regarding diplomatic actions.
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