I hope you will agree that in the present situation we are bound to do all we can to help and encourage the elements prepared to resist German penetration. If new Government shows readiness to share in Greek heroic resistance, we propose to recognise it at once as the Government of Yugoslavia, and extend to it in the fullest possible measure the aid which we are already giving to Greece. We should encourage the Yugoslavians to roll up the Italians in Albania which would produce result of prime importance and give them a good packet of arms. I trust that you will take similar line and will sustain the new Government with promise of America's powerful support and backing. |