Struble
I think Formosa is very important as one of our western ramparts. From our point of view we have no territorial ambitions, we don't want to take over Formosa. But we do want it in the free world, friendly hands--
Haynes
But what--
Struble
We will resist communist penetration, because again they would penetrate our western ramparts their pressure would again be exerted both on the Philippines and on the Ryukyus, and additionally they would have another arm for employment against Japan