House sends Ron message on Gulf policy
The House passed a bill requiring President Reagan to provide Congress new details on U S plans in the Persian Gulf by a 302 105 vote sending it to the Senate where passage is expected. Speaker Jim Wright defended the measure while opponents argued it lacks specifics and could imply support for U S actions.
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Weinberger Meets Saudi Defense Chief on Gulf Escort Plans
Secretary Caspar Weinberger will meet Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud in Nice to discuss extending U S protection to Kuwaiti tankers. Talks will cover using Saudi airfields for U S fighters or tankers and potential land rights, with carrier-based forces as fallback.
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