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Charter indicates that there is a basis for post-war cooperation. 
 
Notwithstanding these evidences of good will I think that now 
 
is the time for us to attempt to analyse the opposition that 
 
the building of free nations will be likely to encounter.
 
          Without any opposition from other nations and with the co-
 
operation and support of the intelligent and patriotic leaders 
 
of Iran it will take generations to achieve in Iran free enter-
 
prise and a government based on the consent of the governed. 
 
The population of Iran is approximately 90% illiterate and it
 
is composed, to a large extent, of disorganized and separated
 
tribes. The intelligence and vigilance which will support
 
liberty of the masses must be created. The education of the
 
tribesmen and the establishment of a unity of purpose will re-
 
quire time, patience, diligence, efficiency, and a crusading 
 
spirit on the part of our advisors. Above all, the advisors 
 
must have the continuous support of the American people which 
 
in itself may be difficult to assure.
 
     In addition to the obstacles within Iran, the prlnciples, of
 
the above formula are in conflict with the principles of imperial-
 
ism.  Free enterprise may also come in conflict with any forced 
 
expansion of communism. Advocates of both of these doctrines may
resist the proposed spreading of democracy.                     
                                                                                                                                                       
        In all the nations I have visited, I have been told, usually
 
by British and Americans, that the principles of imperialism
 
already have succumbed to the principles of democracy. From my
 
own observations, however, I must say that if imperialism is dead, 
 
it seems very reluctant to lie down.