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strategic problems and reaching common agreement concerning them.
In more technical matters, representatives of the particular
power concerned, whether it is China, Australia, the Dutch East 
Indies, or New Zealand, meet with the Chiefs of Staff and not
only present their special points of view, but participate in 
formulation of decision.   I have been assured by the United States 
Chiefs 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 distinguished represent-
ative full and complete opportunity for collaboration 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.
 
 
                              DECLASSIFIED
                         By Deputy Archivist of the U.S.
                         By W. J. Stewart    Date Feb 2 1972
 
 
                    Franklin D. Roosevelt
 
 
 
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