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43. (Continued) those. few which desire the US to take decisive action against Cuba. would probably consider the announcement as a disappointingly weak manifestation. 3. The Cubans, or some other country, would probably bring the matter before the UN shortly after the announcenient, {They would be virtually certain to do so if a reconnaissance vehicle were shot down,) Having international law on their side, they would hope to achieve a UN condemnation of the US for acts threatening peace. The UN situation would be complicated, and it is possible that in one way or another the US could avert a formal resolution. Nevertheless, it is highly unlikely that the US would find much support among the assembled nations, It might find itself, for the first time, in virtual isolation, 4. The Soviets and the Cubans would probably be impressed by the evident willingness of the US government to raise still further the level of tension over Cuba, and to commit itself to further risks, We do not believe, hdwever,