03/29/1948
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"WHEREAS the Republic of China has requested the United States to transfer to it certain specified naval vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and to furnish it certain technical advice and assistance..."
"That has been on the agenda this year, but these things are only in contemplation."
"I have received no such letter."
"I had made no such plan, that's the best way to put it."