Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I am very happy to inform you that as a result of our conversations the Government of the United States has decided to establish normal diplomatic relations with the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and to exchange ambassadors.

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Communications between the President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Maxim Litvinov of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

11/15/1933

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