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. This may eventually become necessary as it did in Greece but not now. Nevertheless believe Long ought to stay in govt in some capacity probably information and that other cabinet broadening desirable. Do not believe we should go behind innocent inquiries and disingenuous hints for time being.

D. Aid program can be worked out more easily with Huu govt. But fact Fr appear to have promoted change at least partly because Long’s insistence on Viets receiving aid directly should cause US stick to our guns in establishing formula giving Viets adequate recognition and participation. I aware best contribution I can make is to suggest Dept concrete proposals. This impractical in govt crisis and because press other business but hope produce something soon. Dept’s reaction various points this telegram would be useful.

Signed Guillon.

Acheson

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