Telegram sent 23 January 1967
To Senator Robert F. Kennedy, The Senate, Washington, USA:
From Moira Dynon
Australian people profoundly disturbed B.B.C. news 22nd January quoting Prime Minister of India announcement that United States food aid to India is now offered subject to political conditions STOP In view of India’s food crisis and forthcoming Indian election such proffered aid must shock World opinion STOP
United States food aid subject to political conditions appears inconsistent with Douglas MacArthur II letter 12 December expressing sympathetic concern for India’s current food problem STOP We believe suffering humanity must not be held captive to political ransom STOP Implore your sympathetic assistance to clarify position and rectify apparent administrative lapse