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This telegram must be                             Paris
closely paraphrased                               
before being communi-                             Dated May 28, 1940
cated to anyone. (D)                                   
                                             Rec'd 7:30 a.m.
 
Secretary of State,
 
     Washington
 
     Rush
     
     912, May 28, 11 a.m. (SECTION FOUR)
 
     I added that I would take no action except in full accord with the French Government and
the Belgian Government and that I would desire to have written statements from both
Governments before attempting to set in motion any mechanism for the transfer of the Royal
children to America.
     The Belgian Ambassador said that he considered my advice was wise and that he would
consult the Belgian Prime Minister as previously set forth.
     I added once more that it must be clear that the American Government would have
nothing whatsoever to do with regard to the decision to be made as to the Royal children.  My
part would be if you should consent to attempt to arrange a mechanism by which the mutual
decision of the French and Belgian Governments could be carried out.
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                                             BULLITT
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