I have received through the British Ambassador [1] your personal
message of September seventh. [2]

May I say at once that I am glad to have, your views and that I
fully appreciate the spirit which prompted you to send me this
message. Earlier this year I endeavoured to bring about the repeal
by Congress of the embargo provisions of our neutrality
legislation. Congress finally decided to postpone the
consideration of this matter in spite of the considered
recommendations of the Secretary of State [3] and my own efforts.

As you know, the existing legislation becomes mandatory on the
declaration of war.

I have just called The Congress into special session on September
21st to consider our neutrality legislation.

I recall with pleasure your visit here four years ago.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT