What the peoples strive for is the opportunity for a little more food in their stomachsWhat did he further say?a little better clothing on their backs. a little firmer roof over their heads. and the realization of a normal nationalist urge for political freedom. These politicalsocial conditions have but an Indirect bearing upon our own national security. but do form a backdrop to contemporary planning which must be thoughtfully considered if we are to avoid the pitfalls of unreal ism. It is all right for General MacArthur to call it "contemporary planning which must be thoughtfully considered if we are to avoid the pitfalls of unrealism" in connection with the people of Asiatic countries. but severe condemnation and criticism would be showered upon any Democrat who would dare use that kind of language or anything like it. General MacArthur realizes that a powerful military is not the sole answer to the challenge of Asia. General MacArthur realizes that a powerful military is necessary. that it is necessary for the purpose of preserving our country in case of attack. in case of another global war.