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Collected Works of V. I. Lenin - Vol. 26 - From Marx to Mao

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520STATEMENTS MADE AT THE MORNING SITTINGOF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE R.S.D.L.P.(B.)FEBRUARY 18, 1918 181MINUTES1Item under discussion: German <strong>of</strong>fensive. A. Lomov (G. I. Oppokov)moves a proposal <strong>to</strong> adjourn the debate.Comrade <strong>Lenin</strong> objects, but proposes that a five-minutelimit should be set for speakers expressing group opinions.2Following a decision <strong>to</strong> continue the debate, N. I. Bukharin movesthat more speakers should be given the floor.Comrade <strong>Lenin</strong> objects <strong>to</strong> this and proposes that thematter should be reduced <strong>to</strong> the dispatch or non-dispatch<strong>of</strong> a telegram with an <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> peace, and the pros and consheard.<strong>Lenin</strong>’s proposal is adopted.3L. D. Trotsky opposes the dispatch <strong>of</strong> a telegram with an <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>of</strong> peace.Comrade <strong>Lenin</strong> (speaking in favour <strong>of</strong> a peace <strong>of</strong>fer).Yesterday’s vote was especially characteristic, with everyonerecognising the need for peace in the event <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensivebut no movement in Germany. 182 There is good cause<strong>to</strong> believe that the Germans want an <strong>of</strong>fensive in order <strong>to</strong>overthrow the Soviet Government. We face a situationwhich calls for action. If an imperialist <strong>of</strong>fensive clearlygets under way, we shall then all be in favour <strong>of</strong> defence?

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