Reunion in France (1942)

Henry Kolker: General Bartholomew

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  General Bartholomew : [giving a radio broadcast speech at an important gala gathering of French leaders]  Tonight the people of France have reason to be heartened and encouraged. In the north, Hitler's army stands helpless and immobilized before our impregnable Marginot Line. Our soldiers are fully equipped and trained to the point of perfection. And behind them, the people of France are confident and united as never before. It is because of our leaders of industry and of labour that our imperishable republic will not only emerge triumphant, but will ensure the freedom of Europe for our generation and for the generations to come. France is a great country tonight. On behalf of myself and the general staff, I wish to thank our leader of design, Monsieur Robert Cortot, who serves as chairman

  [applause] 

  General Bartholomew : ; Monsieur Bertheil of the Coal and Allied interests

  [applause] 

  General Bartholomew : ; J. Clémens and de Brun representing Labour

  [applause] 

  General Bartholomew : ; and the others of the Committee of Industrial Coordination who have proved their efforts on behalf of our gigantic war program. The fate of France is in their hands. France will never forget them.

  [applause]