Based on this excerpt, what benefit would the united states gain by investing in the rehabilitation of europe through the marshall plan? in considering the requirements for the rehabilitation of europe the physical loss of life, the visible destruction of cities, factories, mines, and railroads was correctly estimated, but it has become obvious during recent months that this visible destruction was probably less serious than the dislocation of the entire fabric of european economy. . . . it is logical that the united states should do whatever it is able to do to assist in the return of normal economic health in the world, without which there can be no political stability and no assured peace.1 —george marshall, june 5, 1947