Editorial Note
At his news conference of June 8, 1954, the Secretary of State was questioned extensively about the Geneva Conference. His replies regarding the Indochina phase of the Conference included comments on the military situation, the prospects for united action, and the course of negotiations. His remarks included the point that the United States did not intend to deal with the Indochina situation unilaterally, nor did the Administration intend to seek additional authority from Congress to act in the matter. For the news conference statements by Secretary Dulles, see Department of State Bulletin, June 21, 1954, pages 947–949.