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This telegram must be                             Bordeaux 
closely paraphrased be-
fore being communicated                           Dated June 16, 1940
to anyone (br)
                                             Rec'd 3:45 p.m.
 
 
Secretary of State
 
     Washington
 
     TRIPLE PRIORITY
 
     6, June 16, 4 p.m.
 
     My telegrams Nos. 3, June 15, 5 p.m. and 4, June 6, 1 a.m.
 
     Differences of opinion continue within the Government.  No decision was taken as to
course of action at this morning's cabinet meeting pending receipt of the British reply which is
expected to be delievered this afternoon.  A further Council of Ministers is scheduled to begin at 5
this evening.
 
                                        BIDDLE
 
WWM