08/04/1948
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"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."
"The American people have watched with great satisfaction the impressive achievements of the Republic of Korea since its founding 2 years ago."
"I know that the aggressor will be repelled and that the people of Korea will achieve the freedom and independence which are their natural right."