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we may have had with him, is trying earnestly to build a
dynamic democracy in India, and if he succeeds it will be
an everlasting credit to him and the Indian people. All
we can ask of him is that he continue to put every effort
towards this objective.
It was very good to see you and talk with you. I know
what tremendous strain under which you must be operating
not only with Congress, but with the political situation
which is developing. I only wish that I could be of
more direct assistance.
I would appreciate it, Charlie, if you would let me
know by wire or otherwise if the President is planning to
take some action in general line with this suggestion. I
think you will find general agreement in Washington on
the premises that I have laid down.
The only objection that I ran into was relatively
moderate and came from some people with very limited
horizons, and who had seemed to become so adjusted to small
concepts as far as TCA assistance is concerned that it was
difficult for them to break free.
Everyone here is talking about the Communist successes
in South India which were considerably greater than we or
the Indian Government anticipated. I had a long talk about
it with Nehru Monday night and I thought generally his
attitude was good. He looked on it as an indication of the
job which must be done.
With my best regards,
Sincerely,
to ARCHIVES RECORDS SERVICE
Chester Bowles.
Enclosure:
As noted.
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