World opinion ignored as hawks press for more Viet raids
A Washington discussion notes that Congress and public reaction to civilian deaths in North Vietnam are sidelined. Officials cite European shock and Saigon warnings while House Republicans push for broader bombing, arguing only military targets should be hit. The debate frames a larger 1968 political contest.
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