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Veterans groups oppose Panama Canal treaties in strong testimony
Washington veterans organizations led by the American Legion and its auxiliary along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Veterans of World War II critic criticized the Panama Canal treaties as dangerous. They warned the United States would lose influence and risk warships passing through the canal. They denounced Torrijos regime as repressive and warned of Soviet style rights violations if the treaties proceed.
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Washington
House International Relations Committee
William J. Rodgers
American Legion
John Wasylik
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank D. Ruggiero
Dean Rusk
Henry Kissinger
Wasylik
VEW
Panama
United States
America
Canal Zone
Soviet Union
Cuba
Torrijos
Hitler
U.S
Rodgers
Ruggiero
Carter
Latin America
Canal