The President's News Conference
09/06/1950
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It is natural that the Indian people should turn to us for aid in meeting the threat of famine that now confronts them.
We must counter the false promises of Communist imperialism with constructive action for human betterment.
We cannot turn a deaf ear to India's appeal.
Our objective is to strengthen the free nations through cooperation—free and voluntary cooperation based on a common devotion to freedom.