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The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Greece
1502. At press conference this a. m. Secretary said:
“We are gratified that recent negotiations among Greek leaders have resulted in a government based on a coalition between two historic Greek parties, the one representing the largest single Parliamentary group and the other the party which has hitherto led the Parliamentary opposition. A government of national unity at this time demonstates the desire of loyal Greek political parties to subordinate partisan differences and to work together in accord for the welfare of the Greek nation. I hope that this agreement foreshadows a happy future of cooperation and confidence among the Greek people in facing their serious national problems.”