Messersmith, G.S., Buenos Aires. Despatch No. 219 to Secretary of State [James F. Byrnes], Washington., 1946 June 24

Enclosures: See Nos. 1782 & 1783. Transmitting memorandum of conversation with Foreign Minister [Juan Atilia] Bramuglia on aspects of Argentine compliance with inter-American commitments; nature of subject difficult, but discussion conducted amicably; a mistake to assume Argentina desirous of composing situation only to get military material from U.S.; has made it clear to both President and Foreign Minister that U.S. wants no defense pact unless based on good faith of all parties concerned; no doubt that Argentina has failed so far to meet her obligations adequately, but her relative performance as compared with other American republics is better than she has been given credit for.