Your 1309. [1] Thank you for keeping at it. United States hold key
to situation. They must not at this stage let matters ride. We
agree it would be damaging to United Nations if withdrawal not
effective but even more damaging if we do not sustain effort. In
view of Netherlands attitude and accurate press reports of United
States Military equipment [2] in our view United States has no
option but to withdraw aid from Netherlands if cease-fire not
operative.

2. You should revert again to longer term interests in this area.

The vital nature of this matter to Western Democratic influence in
South East Asia cannot be overstated equally the tactical
importance of retaining lead and initiative and not allowing
Soviet to champion cause. At the moment they have lost ground
through abstaining on votes which favour Indonesians. Keep
pestering them.