1. Jewish Refugees
Early reports from aerial reconnaissance, returning soldiers, escaping citizens, prisoners of war, neutrals, as well as reports from Polish, Dutch, French and Czech intelligent services, all reported 'unofficial stories' - the State Department viewed them as rumors - about Nazi plans of extermination12. ... In his testimony, he pointed out that with "every legitimate thing" already being done, any more action by Congress would "be construed as a repudiation of the acts of the Executive branch."18 Very impressed by his words, the Committee on Foreign Affairs voted down the Gi...
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