We must now allow ourselves to be blinded to long-term developments by the intensity of the short-term difficulties.

Productive power is the foundation of a country's economic strength.

Reasoned arguments and suggestions which make allowance for the full difficulties of the state of war that exists may help, and will always be listened to with respect and sympathy.

It is fundamental to Socialism that we should liquidate the British Empire as soon as we can.

Gandhi has asked that the British Government should walk out of India and leave the Indian people to settle differences among themselves, even if it means chaos and confusion.

We must now allow ourselves to be blinded to long-term developments by the intensity of the short-term difficulties.

India has indeed a great and free future before her, in which she can make her special contribution to the well-being of mankind. The first and indispensable part of that contribution is to work with the United Nations for the defeat of fascism and of brutal aggression.