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Mansfield cites Laos conflict as violation of ban on ground troops
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield says Nixon administration violated Congress by allowing U.S advisers on missions with South Vietnamese forces in Laos. Defense Secretary Laird argues advisers on protective missions do not constitute ground combat. Mansfield questions the claim and warns against filibuster attempts tied to Cambodia aid.
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