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Quite clear that while Franco-Viet forces are successfully standing up to VietnMinh activities, nonetheless true that former do not (rpt not) possess strategic reserves ("masse de manoeuvre") necessary to oppose Chi attack.

Consequently French Govt considers it of utmost importance that conversations which were to take place between US, UK and French following recommendations of Singapore conference commence immediately. It desires that this wish be brought to personal attention of President Truman."

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