It is disquieting and disturbing that recent public discussion has to a major degree. been simplified to a polarized position presenting only an early and specific deadline for the withdrawal of all U.S. troops and suggesting that subsequently without any additional effort all other problems would somehow be resolved. Unfortunately no such simple panacea will work. The purpose of this discussion is to delineate the many variables affecting the situation. and to suggest a more systematic approach leading to the disengagement of armies. the cessation of hostilities. the exchange of prisoners. the placement of refugees. and the rehabilitation of the countryside in Indochina. Unquestionably President Nixon inherited a tremendous burden when he assumed the Presidency. How to deal with a cruel and senseless Asian war that has taken 45.000 American dead. wounded another 290.000 Americans and cost our Nation $100 billion. is a subject that has demanded and received much of his attention.
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