March 31, 1936

Dr. Marie E. Kopp
2 East 103d Street
New York, New York

My dear Dr. Kopp:

In the kind of conference we are contemplating any sort
of truth is acceptable, whether it comes from Germany, Russia, or
any other country which meets with popular disapproval. What we
are after is genuine knowledge as to how the best eugenic program
can be framed. The participants in the conference are all deeply
thoughtful people.

Of course, in the face of the present psychological
situation, it is not wise to laud Germany, but it is perfectly lo-
gitimate to say that in spite of certain mistakes Germany is also
doing things which are desirable. Of course we do not want to
have anyone gather the idea that the American Eugenics Society ap-
proves of anti-Semitism. That should be most emphatically made
clear. By Germany is doubtless doing some good work for eugenics
even though she also is making, as I see it, a very grave mistake
in her attitude toward the Jews and toward race in general.

EH:JS