Sir Mohammad Ali Zafrullah Khan,
Foreign Minister,
Government of Pakistan,
Karachi, Pakistan
May I extend to you and through you to the Government and people of Pakistan my deepest sympathy
on the death of the Governor General of Pakistan.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah was a leader unique among men. Through the medium of his own faith and
unswerving dedication to the cause to which he gave his life, he not only concieved and brought
into being one of the great new nations of the world but stood at its helm during its initial difficult
phases and brought it into cooperation with the rest of the world through the instrumentality of the
United Nations.
Respected by all wo knew him, whether political friend or foe, for his deep personal integrity and
honesty, Jinnah was also admired for his keen intellect and his personal charm. His education in
India and abroad, his wide experience in the legal profession and in government and politics, his
progressive and constructive contributions in all of these fields, won him a highly esteemed place
among the elder statesmen not only of Asia but of the world.
The loss of Jinnah's guiding genius will be deeply felt, not only in his own country but throughout
the family of nations. He has left to his followers and the future statesmen of Pakistan an example
of energetic devotion to duty and ideals which will, I am confident, inspire the people of Pakistan
to continue to play a contructive role in world affairs.
George C. Marshall
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fact, politically Gandhi now carried little weight, but it was of the
utmost importance that Mountbatten should have a close understanding
and friendship with India's beloved prophet, and this, he succeeded
in achieving. The other major politicians and statesmen, in turn, warmed
to the aura of affection and goodwill and at the same time recognised
Mountbatten's genuine love for their people. But the one man who could
drive home the bolt and secure the lock of united India was Jinnah.
'Jinnah was the Muslim League' said Mountbatten. 'He held the future
of India in his hands. I tried the same technique with him but it was
almost impossible to warm him. He had only one dream and that was a
separate Muslim state.
