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APPENDIX I 97 12. In their relations with Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, eath member of the Geneva Conference undertakes to respect the sov- ercignty, the independence, the unity, and the territorial integrity of the above-mentioned States, and to refrain from any interference in their internal affairs. 13. The members of the Conference agree to consult one another ‘on any question which may be referred to them by the International Supervisory Commission, in order to study such measures as may prove necessary to ensure that the agreements on the cessation of hostilities in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are respected. [This section of the Geneva Agreements was not signed by any nation, but rather agreed to by voice vote.) Appendix 1-C [Thiv unilateral declaration by the United States Government sets forth its position with regard to the Geneva Accords, whicn it did not sign.) Statement by the Under Secretary of State’ at the Concluding Plenary Session of the Geneva Conference, July 21, 1954? As I stated on July 18, my Government is not prepared to join in a declaration by the Conference such as is submitted. However, the United States makes this unilateral declaration of its position in these matiers: Declaration The Government of the United States being resolved to devote its efforts to the strengthening of peace in accordance with the princi- * Walter Bedelt Smith, * Department of State Bulletin, Aug. 2, 1954, pp. 162-163.