We must remind ourselves anew that it is the presence of our military forces that have created some of the problems of the Vietnamese people. Their government is completely helpless to expand its revenues by taxation. yet they are faced with vital work of repairing war damage to their bridges and highways. They have a huge refugee bill that must be met. Equally as important as the repair of damage Is the counterinsurgency measures such as restoring of farms. and combating. disease. in order that the rural population may be given a renewed will to carry on their resistance against the Vietcong. In Laos there are areas that are now being contested by the Communists and some must be supplied by air.