Clifford’s Saigon Baiting Scares Capitol Officials
Defense Secretary Clifford’s public critique of Saigon’s pace in Paris talks unsettles Washington. Officials split on his candor with some praising bluntness and others fearing it undercuts private diplomacy. He hints at Hanoi progress and early troop withdrawals, while President Johnson’s stance remains unclear.
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