Speech #670010263

That such withdrawal shall not release the power from any debt or liability theretofore Incurred. Second. That questions relating to immigration. or the imposition of duties on imports. where such questions do not arise out of any international engagement. are questions of domestic policy. and these and any other questions which. according to international law. are solely within the domestic jurisdiction are not to be submitted for the consideration or action of the League of Nations or of any of its agencies. Third. That the meaning of article 21 of the covenant of the League of Nations is that the United States of America does not relinquish Its traditional attitude toward purely American questions. and is not required by said covenant to submit its policies regarding questions which it deems to be purely American questions to the League of Nations or any of its agencies. and that the United States of America may oppose and prevent any acquisition by any nonAmerican power by conquest. purchase. or In any other manner of any territory. possession. or control in the Western Hemisphere.