Many hard comments have been made on my efforts in India from the side of the Congress party, yet I feel content in the deep conviction that the offer I traveled 22,000 miles to discuss with Indian leaders was a real contribution to a solution of our differences.
Stafford CrippsAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: british
- Born: April 24, 1889
- Died: April 21, 1952
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