West German Envoys Before U.N .Political Committee Regarding All-German Elections (1951)

Paris, France Reuter speaking in broken English ’...or free elections at the earliest possible date, because of Berlin will be easier to resist any political terror if the elections really are secret they can take place freely’ The three Western German delegates, Von Bretano, and Ernst Reuter entering chamber. Jebb explaining a point to Malik. LS. German delegates adjusting their earphones. speak- ing in German. . one of the three German delegates speaking. MS. The United States and United Kingdom representatives listening. MS. Malik listening. CU. Schaffer. CU. Malik. CU. Reuter. GV. The Conference in session. MS. German delegates are shown to their seats. MS. German delegates entering and taking their seats. GV. Conference in session. Note: Full speech on original paperwork, as follows... ’Through the decision of the Allied Kommandura of August 1946, Berlin at that time received a provisional constitution. This provided for free democratic elections for