পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (ত্রয়োদশ খণ্ড).pdf/৫৫৭

529 ংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ ত্রয়োদশ খন্ড d. The conditions which force out millions of refugees fuel the war machines of India and Pakistan; chances of another needless Indian-Pakistan war are high. e. Withdrawing aid-especially including economic aid-will make continued occupation of the East extremely difficult financially for the West. f. It is dubious how "friendly's an ally Pak has ever been or how much "leverage" American aid has ever bought us with Pakistan (for example, they kicked us out of Peshawar intelligence base in 1969); Chinese potential is overrated, as has been shown by their promise of small amounts of aid, and their inability to afford giving very much (e. g. gave very little to North Vietnam). West Pakistan is likely to follow its own interests, not China's, as it has in the past. g. Pakistan defaulted this summer on its repayment of debts to us for past aid loans. It seeks further relief permitting rescheduling payments due October 31 and beyond. Stress that this form of economic assistance underwrites its occupation of terror in Bangladesh, and that as a matter of good economics we shouldn't stand for this threat to our aid program's viability. h. Relief: UN supervisory prospects and State Department assurances are totally inadequate to prevent misuse of food as a weapon while the present military and civilian regime continues. Until a genuinely representative political settlement is achieved, nothing short of an airlift is likely to reach villagers impartially and effectively. Over 10% of the population has fled to India, hopefully somewhat reducing demand. Need is likely to be greatest in province adjacent to India due to the Pak army military measures there. It is essential we offer PL 480 food shipments to India for refugees, and these supplies could possibly spill over the border. 11. If an aid Congressman wants more particular information on legislation or the Pakistan situation which you are. unable to provide, let us know both verbally and on the questionnaire so that appropriate follow-up can be expedited. If at all possible obtain the information yourself and see that it reaches the person who asked for it. 12. Please send us copies of any material you feel is useful in responding to the concerns of Hill offices.