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4. WE HAVE NOW PROVIDED ALL THE URGENTLY NEEDED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

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ATION. WE CANNOT, OF COURSE, TELL HOW HE WILL REACT AND ARE THEREF- CRE CONSIDERING VARIOUS CONTINGENCY PLANS.

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