"What we can judge of however. is the fact that it is not only of interest to the Netherlands, but also to Europe that Netherlands' India retain its vital connection with the European continental "living space" and so will be able to remain, as before, an important source of raw materials for the New Europe.
"This would certainly not be the case if, in some way, Netherlands India Become either politically or economically dependent on a foreign power which has set itself the task of establishing a new order, the aspects of which do not appear to be clear to anyone as yet.
"Up till now Netherlands India has been able to satisfy everyone by maintaining a strict open door policy and by insisting on its sovereignty.
"And if, after the war is over, Netherlands India will again be called upon to supply the world, which will then be divided in peaceful neighbouring continental spaces with raw materials, it is our opinion that she will only be able to fulfil that important task under Netherlands guidance,
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