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Kennedy cites Thai troop display as push for Laos coalition
President Kennedy told Congress that U S troop buildup in Thailand beyond five thousand could push Gen Phoumi Nosavan toward coalition negotiations in Laos He stressed a neutral government including Souphanouvong and Souvarna Phouma while denying any settlement empowering Communists to govern key posts The briefings noted the risk of U S forces entering Laos only if Soviets fail to curb Pathet Lao and that the display aims to deter Communist domination in Southeast Asia.
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