Policy - Marshall States Stand On Russia

Policy - Marshall States Stand On Russia Marshall sitting on edge of table in front of journalists at press conference. Reporters writing notes. 06:01:48 MCU Marshall facing camera & reading notes: “General Smith did not ask for any general discussion or negotiation. We have had a long & bitter experience w/ such efforts. This government had no intention of entering into bilateral negotiations w/ the Soviet government on matters relating to the interests of other governments. The discussion of any proposals in regard to outstanding issues which the Soviet government may have in mind must, as a matter of course, be conducted in the body charged w/ responsibility for these questions.” Cold War; Diplomacy; Secretary of Sate; Walter Bedell Smith (?);