Evening star., 1941-01-07

across party lines, but was weighted
more toward approval than disfavor
in it's promise of ever-increasing aic
to the democracies now at war.
Reaction as reported by the Asso-
ciated Press follows:
Senate Majority Leader Barkley-
1t expressed the overwhelming de-
termination of the American people
Senator Capper, Republican, OF
kansas-It's another war speech. II
makes me more convinced than eve,
Congress should exercise its full re-
sponsibility and do everything pos
sible to keep us out of war.
Speaker Rayburn-It stated the
viewpoint of the vast majority of
the American people in mastery
fashion. I think they are for every
legitimate aid to the democracies.
Senator Taft, Republican, of Ohio
The President is asking again for
unlimited personal authority to loan
abroad as much as he sees fit, with
out coming to Congress for appro-
priations or further authority and
confusing inextricably our already
confused defense program with that
of England.
Blueprint for Victory"
| Chairman Bloom of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee-A blue
print for the victory of democracy.
He has made it even clearer than
ever that the choice of liberty and
safety does not rest with us, but with
the forces of aggression which are
out to dominate the world
Representative Short, Republican,
of Missouri-If there was ever. any
doubt as to his intentions, it is now
dissipated. 1t is clear as sunlight he
is getting us into war.
Representative WadSWorth.s. Re-
publican, of New York-It was an
excellent address. I am in general
accord with the foreign policy laid
down in it.
Representative Youngdahl, Repub-
lican. of Minnesota-As for using
the sovereignty of Government to
compel our citizens to agree to all OF
the Presidents program - that
sounds like the very totalitarianism
against which we are arming.
William S. Knudsen of the Ma
tional Defense Commissioned hit
the nail on the head.
Representative Randolph, Demo-
crat, of West Virginia-The Presi-
dent came more directly to the point
than in past utteranceS. He indi.
Gated that he voiced the determine
ton of the American people to pro-
vide every aid to those nations who
are fighting against the dictator
countries.
Great Speech-tO the Point.
Representative Johnson, Demo-
crat, of West Virginia-It was g
great speech-one of the best I've
ever heard, and it was to the point
Representative Thomas, Repub-
lican, of New Jersey-A left-handed
declaration of war. Americas die
Is now cast. 1t means fight.
Representative Sutphin, Demo
| crat, of New Jersey-If any either
had entertained any doubt of the
grave Importance of maximum de-
fense preparation, the President
message should clear that up
Representative Gehrmann, Pro-
gresSive, Of WiSconsin-If we carry
out all he recommended I'm afraid
we're in the war. I think he went
too far.
Representative Treadway, Repub.
lican, of Massachusetts-On the
whole feel justified in saying thai
it probably represents the feeling
of the vast majority of American
citizens.
Senator Vandenberg, Republican
of Michigan-It was a strong plea
for peace through war-by- proxy.
Senator Glass, Democrat, of Vir-
ginia-A fine speech. 1t couldn't be
better.
Representative Van Zandt, Repub-
lican, of Pennsylvania is
nothing left for the President to say
except to request from Congress a
declaration of war.
Senator'S Comment.
Among Senators who commented
on the the speech were:
Senator Byrnes, Democrat, of
South Carolina-I am glad the
President emphasized that the pc
riod ahead is to be period of per-
sonal sacrifice and not personal
profit.
Senator Russell, Democrat, of
Georgia. was particularly i'm
pressed that the President is not
going to let anybody get wealthy on
this program and his indication that
he will not let either capital or labor
delay it.
Senator Hill, Democrat, of Ala
bama-A great and timely message,
ringing with truth and statesman
ship.
Senator Wagner, Democrat, Of
New York-A great message from a
great leader. I agree 100 per cent
with the Presidents program.
Senator Mead, Democrat, of New
York-An accurate Interpretation OF
the attitude of the vast majority OF
the American people. B." 1t out
lines the safest course for our ma
tional peace and security.
Senator Burton, Republican, OF
Ohio-The speech was bid for full
cooperation between the Executive
and Congress in developing the de-
fense program.
Little Disagreement Seen.
Senator OMahoney, Democrat. OF
Wyoming-It was a declaration OF
principle with which there can be
little disagreement.
Senator Schwartz, Democrat, o1
Wyoming-If we give England what
she needs, in two years we can send
the boys back from camp to civil
life and junk this expensive pro-
gram.
Senator Johnson, Democrat, Of
Colorado liked what the President
had to say about the necessity fol
preparedness.
Senator Harrison, Democrat, o1
Mississippi-President pro tempore
of the Senate-It was great mess
ooa. yyi11 ho receivad OvprWhe1n1inply