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additional Fr effort In I-C, involving especially additional trained forces of the Assoc States. This portion would be of a moderate amount of dollars and subject to specific subsequent agreement before it is to be considered a commitment.

6. The US makes these substantial proposals with confidence In the fundamental strength of the Fr economy, and with the belief that if the Fr govt takes the necessary and desirable decisions, Fr will have both economic and military success in these matters.

7. These proposals are apart from the anticipated delivery of certain military end-Items and the probable award on a competitive basis of certain offshore procurement contracts, both of which will proceed under normal procedures and conditions.

DILLON

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