Mr. Chairman. we clearly possess the military might to prevent a military takeover of South Vietnam by the combined forces of the Vietcong and North Vietnam. It should be equally clear. however. that unless the South Vietnamese Goverrment and its leaders can offer their people tangible hopes of free elections. a constructive attack on the critical problem of inflation. long overdue land reforms. the just claims of the Montagnards to a place of full citizenship. adequate programs for refugees. and massive improvements in health. education. and agricultural technology. then a mere military success of victory would be hollow indeed. It would be tragic and ironic to win the war and lose the people. There is a revolution now in process in South Vietnam.
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