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much less improve it, without substantial U. S. aid. A majori-
ty of the Italian people would probably remain non-Communist
and ideologically oriented toward the West. The Nenni Socialists,
the Communists' principal partners in the People's Bloc, are not
perfectly reliable from the Communist point of view. The parties
of the Center and Right might retain considerable popular support
and be disposed to offer a desperate final resistance to Commu-
nism. The Italian armed forces are strongly anti-Communist and
would for the most part remain so until thoroughly purged and
reindoctrinated. Demonstration of a firm United States opposition
to Communism and assurance of effective United States support
might encourage non-Communist elements in Italy to make a last,
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vigorous effort, even at the risk of civil war, to prevent
the
consolidation of Communist control.
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Es
7. If despite all efforts the Communists should succeed in
seizing complete control of the Italian government, it would be
necessary for the United States to adopt measures designed to
minimize the effects of Communist domination of Italy and to
facilitate continued opposition to it.
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