Talk:Hull note/@comment-88.105.202.40-20160227190531

President Roosevelt to McArthur (Philippines) on 27th November 1941.

“Negotiations with the Japanese appear to be terminated to all practical purposes, with only the barest possibilities that the Japanese Government might come back and offer to continue. Japanese future action unpredictable, but hostile action possible at any moment. If hostilities cannot (repeat cannot) be avoided the United States desires that Japan commit the first overt act. The policy should not, repeat not, be construed as restricting you to a course of action that might jeopardize your defence.”