WWR, April 12 1961 Presidential Memo (1961)
“ We need a vigorous man who can work well with the military, since some of the rural development problems relate closely to guerrilla operations. 8. Settling the question of the extra funds for Diem. 9. The tactics of persuading Diem to move more rapidly to broaden the base of his government, as well as to decrease its centralization and improve its efficiency. ”
