We have no designs on Formosa, and our action was not inspired by any desire to acquire a special position for the United States.

The United States has not encroached on the territory of China, nor has the United States taken aggressive action against China.

If the Security Council wishes to study the question of Formosa we shall support and assist that study.

These seven points accurately record the position of the United States.

The action of the United States was an impartial neutralizing action addressed both to the forces on Formosa and to those on the mainland.

In ratifying the Genocide Convention, we will let the world know that the United States does not condone mass atrocities any more now than in the past, and we will indorse the principle that such conduct is criminal under international law.

This action by the United States will at least be a deterrent to the rulers of certain countries who consider genocide a justifiable means to promote their political objectives.

This tragic situation brings out the need for the free and civilized nations of the world to cooperate in outlawing this shocking crime of deliberate extermination of entire national, ethnical, racial or religious groups.

I also regard speedy ratification of the Genocide Convention as essential to the effective maintenance of our leadership of the free and civilized nations of the world in the present struggle against the forces of aggression and barbarism.

There is nothing certain on prophecies for military maneuvers. I have no comment to make on that question.

I can't answer that question right now.

That's just one of those wild rumors. I have no comment.

I am very happy to hear that, of course.

From the railroad unions, and the railroad managers--both.

Well, I will spell it for you--D-o-n-n-e-l-l-y. You know how to spell 'Walter,' don't you?

I have an idea that the Secretary of State will be there on occasion, if it is necessary.

Now, Bob, I don't want you to be putting words in my mouth.

It is customary for Congressmen, when they are running for office, to write letters to the President and give them to the press long before he ever receives them.