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Nixon stands firm against ABM compromise amid Senate vote hopes
President Nixon rejects any compromise on the Safeguard anti ballistic missile as GOP leaders quote 50 to 52 solid votes in favor. Dirksen says no compromise while Mansfield predicts the long session and possible votes next week. Senators Dominick Curtis Byrd urge deployment, stressing deterrence and future arms control.
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Nixon
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
White House
Spiro T. Agnew
Dirksen
Winston L. Prouty
Safeguard
ABM
Mike Mansfield
Montana