611.80/9–1151: Telegram
The Ambassador in Egypt (Caffery) to the Department of State 1
312. I feel impelled to say that I have been surprised by extent our relations in this part of world have suffered as result of our stand on Suez restrictions, and I apprehend we will be suffering from this for some time. It has caused, for instance, a recrudescence of the Pal question which in Egypt had become quiescent, and may have bearing on our ability to do things, particularly in connection Anglo-Egypt negots. It has caused Arab revival of talk for closer relations with Russia.
I report this only because it is better to face facts.
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