Nixon defends Cambodian operation in Oval Office address
In a televised address from the White House Nixon defended the Cambodian mission as crucial to the withdrawal plan, stating one third of 150,000 troops would depart by October 15 and pledging to end U S involvement in Cambodia by June 30. He argued the operation would support peace and reduce global conflict while outlining remaining air interdiction missions and noting 17,000 troops had already returned to Vietnam.
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Senate
Robert Griffin
Michigan
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George Aiken
Allard. K. Lowenstein
D-N.y
Nixon Support Faces Byrd Amendment Clash in Vietnam Debate
As the Dole amendment fails Sen. Byrd moves to assert presidential authority over Cambodia actions. Cooper and Church warn the Byrd change could cripple efforts. Nixon appeals for public support while stressing negotiated peace exists if North Vietnam is ready.
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Cambodia
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Division in reaction to Nixon Cambodia speech prompts mixed praise
Washington observers split along party lines after Nixon's Cambodia progress report. DNC Chairman O'Brien and Sen Muskie praised the address, while Sen Percy urged stronger peace talks leadership. Ford, Bush, and Stennis offered praise. other Republicans and Dems pressed for antiwar legislation and clarified withdrawal plans.
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Democratic National Committee
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Maine
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R. Mich
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John C. Stennis
Armed Services Committee
Charles Percy
R-Ill
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Cambodia
Chinse
Saigon
Alan Cranston
Calif
Frank Church
Idaho
Congress
Southeast Asia
Stennis
Arms and personnel captured in Cambodia operation
Inventory released by President Nixon lists captured or destroyed Khmer equipment and personnel. It includes 15,251 individual weapons, 2,114 crew-served weapons, 8,926 bunkers destroyed, 9,145 enemy KIA, 1,916 detainees, 10,178,924 rounds of small arms ammo, 11,080,000 pounds of rice, 359 vehicles, and other supplies.
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Cambodia
Civil Liberties Union Urges Congress To Block War Funding
The American Civil Liberties Union urged Congress to refuse budget money for the Southeast Asia conflict and to repeal the draft, signaling a call for policy change amid the war.
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API
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Southeast Asia
Fact-Finding Viet Tour Under Way
A President Nixon named delegation of legislators governors and White House aides departed for Indochina to report with total objectivity on the war effort. Some hawks among the group hoped to press hard questions while avoiding a snow job for the American public. They will tour the war zone including Cambodia.
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Dnev
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D-Ill
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R-Ind
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