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TOP SECRET -8- equitable terms or its bad faith in observing them would assist in consolidating popular opinion in the free world in support of the measures necessary to sustain the build-up. In summary, ve must, by means of a rapid and sus- tained build-up of the political, economic, and military strength of the free vorld, and by means of an affirma- tive program intended to wrest the initiative from the Soviet Union, confront it with convincing evidence of the determination and ability of the free world to frustrate the Kremlin design of a world dominated by its vill. Such evidence is the only means short of war which eventually may force the Kremlin to abandon its present course of action and to negotiate acceptable agreements on issues of major importance. The vhole success of the proposed program hangs ultimately on recognition by this Government, the American people and all free peoples that the cold var is in fact a real var in which the survival of the free world is at stake. Essential prerequisites to succesa are consultations with Congressional leaders designed to make the program the object of nonpertisan legisla- tive support, and a presentation to the public of a full explanation of the facts and implications of the present international situation. The prosecution of the program vill require of us all the ingenuity, sacrifice, and unity demanded by the vital importance of the issue and the tenacity to perseverountil our national objectives have been attained. TOP SECRET RECOMMENDATIONS AND ARCHIVE

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