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The Polish Ambassador (Potocki) to the Secretary of State
Sir: I have the honor, upon instructions of my Government, to inform the Government of the United States that the agreement signed in Moscow between the Government of Germany and of Soviet Russia on September 28, 1939, assuming to dispose of the territory of the Polish Republic is an illegal act in direct violation of existing treaties and international law.
In consequence the Government of the Republic of Poland refuses to recognize this agreement and will strive, with all means at its disposal, to free the territory of the Republic of Poland from occupation by alien troops and to restore to its people their inalienable rights to freedom and self-determination.
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