Patrick J Hurley Resigns And Criticizes State Department

Hurley, after 10 months as U.S. Ambassador to China, clashed with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, accusing officials of sabotaging U.S. policy in China. He opposed aiding the Chinese Communist Party, fearing it would collapse the national government. Hurley resigned, accusing State Department officials of interference and demanded a policy showdown. He charged that U.S. policy in Iran was also defeated. The Senate demanded he name names, leading to a confrontation. Hurley accused officials of siding with Chinese communists and noted Russia's stance. He wished success to his successor, General Marshall, in China.

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