Water Pump Gasket, install with or without silicon sealer

Hi Rusty. I received my milodon water pump today. As noted in picture it has a paper gasket. Would you recommend using another gasket, or torquing this one down 30ft/lbs? Also, any advice on a thermostat that would be appropriate with this pump?View attachment 1715757627

That's what it's supposed to have. That's what they all are as far as I know. Does it have any deestruckshuns?