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When the stress of battle was over (as it showed no sign of being last week) it would be seen whether the temporary expedient could be canceled out.* Then, perhaps, it would also be seen whether, in the Admiral's words, the French people could choose their future leaders.
* With all the signs of permanency, High Commissioner Darlan last week set up a Government including three Secretariats (Economic, Political and Foreign Affairs).