The President's News Conference
09/08/1948
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It is one of our friendliest neighbors--always has been.
My position on it has been made amply clear.
You will find in the last two paragraphs of Secretary Johnson's letter the answer to your question.
I know that the aggressor will be repelled and that the people of Korea will achieve the freedom and independence which are their natural ri...