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that rnay result in a lasting peace. A160, the rnany rnas6 rneetings
organized by the Viet Cong in the countryside during the rtTetrt events
proved that in the case of an arrangement for a peaceful conclusion
of the conflict, the enerny will not hesitate to xesort to terror to win
the peaceful c onte st.
On the basis of the rnany acts of terror recorded
during the carnpaign, especially in Hue, it can also be said the
irnplacable Viet Cong will be rnore knplacable - especially vis-a-vis
those who fail to give thern their support, The assassination and mass
rnurder of eo rnany innocent people in the forrner irnperial capital
aLso rnay indicate the Viet Cong not only want to elirninate all oppo-
sition but also all seeds of opposition.

In addition, it can also be said that to strengthen the
hands of their representatives at the conference table, the C ornrnunists
will rnake a great rrrilitary ef{ort. The prospect for the future is one
of intense fighting following this I'Tetr offensive.

Saigon, August 1958

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