But they dare not take the chance. The underlying principle of American aid abroad in this cold war is to help those who believe in democratic institutions and who exhibit an inclination to help themselves. We might just as well admit there is no use spending good money for bad. Money spent that way is wasted. But here in Korea we have the one point in the whole Asiatic picture where we can reasonably expect success for democratic government and democratic forces against the Communistbacked forces. The evidence is here. The Koreans are willing to do and have done something for themselves.