but participate in formulation of decisions. I have been assured
 
by the United States Chief of Staff that no question concerning 
 
your great country and its participation in this War will be acted
 
 upon, even on the technical level, without according to your dis-
 
tinguished representative full and complete opportunity for collabora-
 
tion on a completely equal basis.
 
                    On the political level I have felt particularly fortunate
 
in having Dr. T. V. Soong as a member of the Pacific War Council.
 
I have been deeply appreciative of the great assistance he has been
 
to us through his constant readiness to supply information and advice.
 
                       I tell you without reservation that our sole aim in this
 
war is the defeat of the enemy, which will insure to both our
 
peoples a rightful peace. We will continue to hold among our
 
primary objectives the interests of your magnificent nation.
 
 
                                                                        Franklin D. Roosevelt
 
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