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      but to the general programming of your other imports from and 
      exports to Argentina about which the Department of State submitted 
      inquiries to the Foreign Office in August and September. This 
      message was intended to be an inquiry on a matter of common, 
          interest and, of course, in no sense a threat.    
 
                                                            
 
 
I am confident, however, that that matter can readily be adjusted 
      and I want again to thank you for your helpful message
 
                                                            
 
 
               FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT UNQUOTE                
 
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                            STETTINIUS                      
 
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