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 "…These governments represent the great majority of the people of Khmer and Lao, the aspirations of whom they symbolize…

"…Alas, the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam proposes to the conference that it adopt the following resolution:


 * "'In view of the present situation of the countries of Indochina and in the interests of the thorough and objective examination of the question of the cessation of hostilities and the re establishment of peace in Indochina, the conference recognizes the necessity to invite the representatives of the governments of resistance of Khmer and Pathet Lao to take part in the work of the conference in regard to the question of the reestablishment of peace in Indochina.'

"Having submitted this proposal to the conference, I would ask the President of this meeting to authorize me to continue my statement when the conference has discussed the proposal that I have submitted…"

"The United States proposes that any idea of inviting these non-existent, so-called governments be rejected…

"…The delegation of the Peoples Republic of China fully supports the views of Mr. Pham van Dong…

"In view of the aforesaid, the Soviet Delegation supports the proposal of the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam to invite the delegates of the Democratic Governments of Pathet Lao and Khmer to take part in our conference…"

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