It is apparent that new tasks lie ahead. Home front
and war front are one and indivisible : the spirit of civilians and troops is one spirit, because the nation stands united. But many feel that a clearer definition of our intentions will affect not only the shape of the new society evolving under our eyes, but will strengthen the spirit of attack and will itself be one of the instruments of ultimate success. Obviously, the Prime Minister must use guarded words and choose carefully the moments of utterance, but it may be the next task of a free Parliament to show how a disciplined democracy can take the diplomatic offensive. This may involve radical changes in the Foreign Office, a central department of war propaganda, bolder declarations about such matters as international economic organisation and the restoration of liberty in Europe.
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