The witness said that after a meeting in Secretary Hulls office he was informed by Mr. Berle that Secretary Hull had stated that President Roosevelt did not desire to be embarrassed by having Mr. Stalin take the matter up with him on one of his trips where he was to meet Mr. Stalin and that he felt that the good of the country demanded that the visa should be granted. When asked as to what influence was brought to bear in the Raissa Browder case the witness stated: I think it was the White HouseMrs. Roosevelt. that is. Miss Thompson. to Mr.