Debate Over Big British Loan: United States State Department's Perspective1945-10-10unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0009The State Department is arguing that the United States should grant a big loan to Great Britain, but the author questions why the United States should support a country that is considered a 2nd or 3rd rate power. The author questions giving up money on a long term basis and selling ships to Britain, which could potentially harm the United States economically. The author suggests setting up a union or economic basis to address labor and strike issues in the United States.