organizations and the Executive Branch of the Falauan Government, hnd pJ f!clqec1 their individual and collective support for the approval of the Compact (s~e annex IX, (7)). 28. A number of Palauans, notably opponents of the Compact. expressec1 frustration at the position adopted by the leadership, which some felt was not in U1e best interests of Palau. Some also referred to the social pressures experienced by individual Palauans in a society where the leadership has traditionn.l.ly determined the views of the group. 29. The only specific complaint about the campaiqn brouqht to t:he M i.sr-don 's attention came from a teacher who claimed that a teachers· meebu(f bad bf~Pn w;ed hy government officials to campaign for the Compact. -6-CHAPTER VII OTHER ISSUES 30. The main issues raised by the Mission's interlocutors reflecte~ concern nbout Palau's economic and social development, about the continuance of United States federal assistance to Palau, and about Palau' s future should the Comp<:wt not·. be approved. Some Compact opponents also expressed concern over the possible compulsory purchase of land for military purposes and the protection of PalAil's natural environment. One group raised the nuclear issue in this connE~ction. 31. Many Palauans asked about the future role of the Trusteeship C:ound 1 should the Compact not be approved. Many also expressed their hope for gre~ter United Nations involvement. The Mission assured questioners tllat the Cound.l wouJ.cl continue to carry out its responsibilities towards Falau as long os the Trusteeship Agreement ~/ remained in force. In this connection, the Mission nlsn recolJ.ecl the assurances given at recent sessions of the Trusteeship Council by representatives of the Administering Authority that the United States would continue l:n ful[il its obligations under the United Nations Charter and the Trur,teeship Agteemenl -7-CHAPTER VII I THE POLL 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various concerns and issues related to Palau's future, including economic and social development, the continuation of US federal assistance, the potential compulsory purchase of land, and the protection of the natural environment. The text also touches on the role of the Trusteeship Council and the possibility of greater UN involvement. While some of these topics could be classified under different categories, the majority of the text appears to be focused on the relationships between Palau and the US, as well as the country's economic and environmental concerns.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment