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existence of this Staff does not preclude deliberations with all
 
other United Nations regarding pertinent strategical situations.
 
It operates quite contrary to such a conception. While other
 
countries such as Canada or Russia are not represented on the
 
Anglo-American Joint Materiel Staff, we have established a
 
definite method here in Washington for handling questions that in-
 
volve each Allied country. We have established a Pacific War Coun-
 
cil with representation from all nations Bordering on the Pacific.
 
Its members have the task of studying political-strategic problems
 
and reaching common agreement concerning them. In more technical
 
matters representatives of the particular powers concerned, whether
 
it be China, Australia, the Dutch East Indies, or New Zealand, meet
 
with the Chiefs of Staff and present their special points of view
 
and participate in the formulation of decisions. I have been
 
assured by the United States Chief of Staff that no question con-
 
cerning your illustrious country and its participation in this War
 
will be acted upon without according to your distinguished representative
 
full and complete opportunity for collaboration on an equal basis.
 
         I have felt particularly fortunate in having Dr. T. V. Soong
 
as a member of the Pacific War Council. I am deeply appreciative
 
of the great assistance he has given us and his constant readiness
 
with information and advice.
 
         I assure 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 ob-
 
jectives the interests of your glorious nation.
 
Franklin D. Roosevelt.