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 h. This plan for integration will eventually provide for a reduction in Sect power.

In summary, General Collins is firmly convinced that it will be to the detriment of U.S. interests to continue to support Diem. However, State is reluctant to face the fact hat they must admit a failure in U.S. policy and obviously will attempt to retain Diem in the Government in some capacity.

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(1) Frm Paris, 4575

(2) From Saigon, DA IN 130577

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