Russia will occupy most of the good food lands of central Europe while we have the industrial portions. We must find some way of persuading Russia to play ball.

Summary

This quote suggests the need for a strategic negotiation approach with Russia to ensure a balanced distribution of resources. The speaker recognizes that Russia, with its vast territory, will control significant agricultural resources in central Europe. In response, they propose focusing on utilizing their industrial capabilities to have leverage in these negotiations. The phrase "play ball" indicates the importance of convincing and aligning Russia's interests with those of other countries, presumably to prevent an imbalance of power and to ensure fair access to food resources for all parties involved.

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