Secretary of state George C, Marshall issued a statement expressing his deep shock at the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte, particularly ‘when the mediator had “achieved such a great measure of success.” Secretary Marshall’s a statement, which called for a continuation of Bernadotte’s work, reads:
“I am deeply shocked to learn of the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte in Jerusalem, His whole life has been one of assistance to mankind. During the past four months Bernadotte has been acting as the representative of the United Nations in an endeavor to bring lasting peace to Palestine.
“It is particularly tragic that he should have been shot down at a time when he had achieved such a great measure of success. I am convinced the world will demand that the work he so effectively commenced be vigorously pursued. To Countess Bernadotte and his children I extend my deepest sympathy. The world will bitterly regret his loss.”
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