I have determined that Yugoslavia is a country which is of direct importance to the defense of the North Atlantic area and that the increased ability of Yugoslavia to defend itself is important to the preservation of the peace and security of the North Atlantic area and to the security of the United States.
Letter to Committee Chairmen on the Decision To Furnish Military and Economic Assistance to Yugoslavia.
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