There is no reason for us to fear using our infulence. The Kuomintang knows that it is
dependent on us; it cannot turn toward a Japan approaching annihilation; it is inconceivable that it
will turn toward communistc Russia; and Great Britain is not in a position to be of help
American interest in the Chinese Communists will be a potent force in persuading Kuomintang
China to set its house in order.
 
              The Communists would undoubtedly plan an important part in a genuinely unified China 
one not unified by the Kuomintang's present policy in practice of military force and threat. But it
is most probable that such a democratic and unified China would naturally gravitate toward the
United States and that the United States, by virtue of a sympathy, position, and economic
resources, would enjoy a greater influence in China than any other foreign power.