, Fodor, M[arcell] W[illiam], The Hague. Memorandum on conversation with Dutch Foreign Minister [Eelco Nicolaas] van Kleffens., 1939

Van Kleffens assured Fodor Holland would defend her territory and her independence; he said U.S. neutrality act made position of small neutral countries difficult; asked if Belgium would come to Holland's aid, van Kleffens replied if there were an attack it would be against Belgium as well as Holland; he admitted Holland's armaments had been neglected and said they would ask for help if they were invaded.