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for SECRET - 3 - C. Japan 1. Points for possible emphasis a. We intend to proceed promptly to the conclusion of a peace settlement with Japan and will not let Soviet or Chinese Communist disagreement hold it up. b. We shall try to get Japan into full membership in international organizations as quickly as possible, particularly in the specialized agencies of the United Nations. c. Since we must get Japan on a self-sustaining basis as soon as possible, we should free the energy and resourcefulness of the Japanese themselves from unessential restraints. 2. Points as possible questions a. As the Korean situation is wound up, will there be a political problem in Japan if United States forces return to Japan to resume the same role they had before June 25? b. How much further can we go now in turning additional responsibilities back to the Japanese? C. What is the Japanese reaction likely to be to the type of peace treaty we now have in mind? d. On what general scale does General MacArthur think United States assistance to Japan will be required over the next two years? D. Pacific Pact or Security Arrangements Possible question for General MacArthur: The Australians are insistent about some form of security arrangement in the Pacific. Other governments have raised the same issue. The question is being studied in Washington but no conclusions have been reached. What are General MacArthur's FOP SECKET

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