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 * . Specifically we should use our influence with France and the Associated States to promote positive political, military, economic and social policies, among which the following are considered essential elements:


 * (1) Continued recognition and carrying out by France of its primary responsibility for the defense of Indochina.


 * (2) Further steps by France and the Associated States toward the evolutionary development of the Associated States.


 * (3) Such reorganization of French administration and representation in Indochina as will be conducive to an increased feeling of responsibility on the part of the Associated States.


 * (4) Intensive efforts to develop the armies of the Associated States, including independent logistical and administrative services.


 * (5) The development of more effective and stable Governments in the Associated States.

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