The algebraic relations between open and closed path-ordered phases and Wilson loop variables in gauge theories are discussed. It is shown that the generalized Mandelstam constraints of order N constitute sufficient algebraic conditions on Wilson loop variables to allow reconstruction of a corresponding gauge potential.
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