Italy. the Middle East. and elsewhere. suggest that this reexamination is absolutely essential. I would like to spell out some of the assumptions which I believe should lie behind this reexamination. but first I think it is important to focus on South Vietnam and Indochina. People in this country are deeply disturbed by these developments. by the collapse of the South Vietnamese defense. the apparently inhumane retreat. the staggering loss of equipment. the appalling refugee problem. and the touching and sensitive situation surrounding thousands of innocent orphans. But as people are disturbed. so they. like myself. are confused: How did this happen so quickly? What are our continuing commitments to Indochina?