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ee ae who had had considerable experience in dealing with foreign nationals in various parts of the world, and ‘the results showed it. Dealing with Cubans 46. Some military officers on loan to the project were less successful in dealing with Cubans. They simply gave military orders to these foreign nationals and expected to be obeyed. 47. Some of the contract employees, such as ships! officers, treated the Cubans like dirt. This led to revolts, mutinies, and other troubles. Some very able Cubans withdrew from the project because of the way they were treated. 48, The inspecting team has received a definite impression that this operation took on a life of its own, that a number of the people inyolved became so wrapped up in the operation as such that they lost sight of ultimate goals. 4g. There is a substantial question whether any operation can be truly successful when the attitudes toward the other people are so unfavorable. There does not seem to be much excuse for not being able to work with Cubans. If this nationality is so difficult, how can the Agency possibly succeed with the natives of Black Africa or Southeast Asia? 50. The Agency, and for that matter, the American nation is not likely to win many people away from Commmism if the Americans treat other nationals with condescension or contempt, 7 98 =