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… ~~. ZIEGLER: The leadership meeting this morning lasted for about two hours. There was discnssion on the situation in South Vietnam, and also discussion about domestic matters. Senator Scott and Congressman Ford are here to tell you about the … Ford. CONGRESSMAN FORD: The major share of the t1lae was taken up with a full and complete briefing on the situatiorl in Vietnam and related matters. There was unanimity among the Republican leaders who were present, and they indicated also from … has frequently so advised the American people, and it has been made necessary by the violation of the DMZ, contrary to the warnings of President Johnson and Secretary Clifford, the warnings of the President himself. Therefore, I would think and …
… ~~. ZIEGLER: The leadership meeting this morning lasted for about two hours. There was discnssion on the situation in South Vietnam, and also discussion about domestic matters. Senator Scott and Congressman Ford are here to tell you about the … Ford. CONGRESSMAN FORD: The major share of the t1lae was taken up with a full and complete briefing on the situatiorl in Vietnam and related matters. There was unanimity among the Republican leaders who were present, and they indicated also from … has frequently so advised the American people, and it has been made necessary by the violation of the DMZ, contrary to the warnings of President Johnson and Secretary Clifford, the warnings of the President himself. Therefore, I would think and …
… a hundred years to observe a like situation confronting another President of the United States. Just days after the Civil War ended, President Andrew Johnson began weighing whether· an amnesty should be declared to heal the wounds which still … to less educated persons. Instead, the President listed several draft and desertion offenses which, if committed during the Vietnam era, would automatically make a person eligible to apply for clemency. On balance, he drew the eligibility line … A. The Need for a Program -- and Its Creation Regardless of one's political or philosophical.perspective, the war in Vietnam had a significant impact on the lives of most American citizens. The war resulted in the loss of hundreds of …
… showing the \ . ",,r') distribution of recommendations for the civilian and military cases~-~~~ Additional cases will be forwarded to you in the Tuesday pouch, along with the necessary formal documents and suggested language for a statement, should … cases which should be brought to your attention. First, in five instances the Board, upon motion of those members with Vietnam service, unanimously recommends that instead of a Clemency Discharge, you order either a General Discharge or an … some individuals performed well and faithfully their military duties prior to their offense. Many served courageously in Vietnam. Some were • - 2 awarded decorations for valor in combat. Often they suffered severe psychological injuries from …
… HOUSE \viTH RON NESSEN AT 12:10 P.M. EDT JUNE 24, 1976 THURSDAY MR. NESSEN: I just want to tell you, in case you were not aware, that Attorney General Levi is having a briefing at the Justice Department on the busing legislation. It is starting … briefings. Q Ron, does this arrangement suggest that Levi and Mathews have separate and not necessarily compatible views toward this legislation? MORE • #522 - 2 - #522-6/24 HR. Hl:SSEN: No, but the legislation breaks into two parts: One, the part … people stationed anywhere is determined by the best interests of the United States. You muft remember that in 1972 the Vietnam War was going on; the ~hole political atmosphere of the Far East was different from what it is today, and so those …
… a newsletter to Fifth District constituents "our only opposition is to getting bogged down in an extended and massive land war in the jungles of Southeast Asia." Ford predicted that this type of war 11 could go on for many years and produce … peace, 11 Ford said. 11 If this can be accomplished by immediate negotiations to achieve freedom and independence for the Vietnamese, we will support such actiono 11 ' Ford concluded, "knowing that there is no substitute for victory, we will back … by Ford for failing to insist that "our aid in tax dollars go only to those nations which are helpful to us in the Vietnamese War." Ford said he "cannot justify nor support any assistance to those nations which in any way help the North …
… the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Help The PeoP-le of Vietnam and Other Indochina War Victims The long-pred icted military debacle in Vietnam is happening and, amidst the talk of honor and whose fault it is, the people of Vietnam pay the price. Fleeing the …
… materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to these materials. Help The PeoP-le of Vietnam and Other Indochina War Victims The long-pred icted military debacle in Vietnam is happening and, amidst the talk of honor and whose fault it is, the people of Vietnam pay the price. Fleeing the …
… • ' ·' ..·.· ... .' .... •. t• '\ ''1 '._ .. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHIN :OTON September 2, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE EDWARD H. LEVI Attorney General Department of Justice FROM: CHARLES E. GOODELL Chairman Presidential Clemency Board SUBJECT: … thinking about every application it faced, the Board remembered the sacrifices made by our veterans who went into combat in Vietnam, who died, and who suffered grievous wounds for their country • • I am proud that the Board is breaking governmental … that although there are cases of clemency which have been granted to those who conscientiously opposed the war in Vietnam, most of the clemency cases have turned out to have nothing to do with opposition to the war. By and large, they …
… :..-~ ... ~ ~> ~,~ _..{-- .· - . _...:... ~r ~..-~::r--- . - "· ie ahnungslosen - Eltem kieren ....::. ··'.und 1 neunfachen waren ilberrascht, Freun· Weltmeistcr nnnen. de batten es kommen sehen: Damals ging- wieder um Ganz pJOtzlich - sozusagen . … Ford, · - es darum, wer-wohl der beste Sohn des amerikanischen Prii· Cowboy Amerikas sei. Das sidenten Gerald Ford, sein .- war in Oklahoma. Der Veran· Forstwirtschaftsstudium an stalter wuBte.von der Vorliebe der Universitiit Utha auf und · des … ago a ranch or going to school, I'm not rec- lot were, because of Watergate and ognized. But at a rodeo school I was the Vietnam war." giving interviews all the time. I'm And to those who still are, he suggests, "Why don't you spend some getting …
… #186 - 6 - Q $186-4/9 Do you have any reaction to the charge of Senator Jackson? MR. NESSEN: "Assurances to the Republic of Vietnam as to both U.S. assistance and U.S. enforcement of the Paris agreement were stated clearly and publicly by President … what President Nixon might have had in mind, what he might have done on the basis of the statement that the North Vietnamese should notlightly disregard such expressions of concern with regard to a violation? Is there any elaboration of … not talked to the former President. MORE #186 - Q Has anyone? MR. NESSEN: 9 - #186-4/9 Is there any record? Not that I am aware of. Q Ron, which law of 1973 are you talking about Cooper-Church, which came first, or War Powers, which came after …
… their people and be responsible to their people. First, I would like to make a few comments on this subject. Then I look forward to going over a period of questions and answers. I would like to express my apprecia tion both to ~'lr. Oldham, your … I think that is a fair state ment. I have to say the United States in its foreign policy has been preoccupied since the- Vietnam War, with some cr1S1S areas in the world which have distracted the attention of the policy makers to deal with those problems, to get disentangled from the Vietnamese situation, to deal with the nucelar big power, political situations, to deal with the European, NATO situation …
… reduce the interference and the red tane of the ll,1ashin?:ton bureaucracy. He have made some very substantial pro~ress towards those p;oals in the last 21 months, and He can make a lot more in the next four years. So now let's get to your … process -- but let's be realistic about it. ~A1e had a military establishment of 3,600,000 men on active duty during the Vietnam War. The war is over. Today we have 2,100,000 military personnel. We have cut back~out 1,500,000 in active duty military …
… our history. The United States acquired the Virgin Islands in 1916. 1898 under the treaty which ended the Spanish-American War. Un! ted States in Guam came to the United At the present time the House has a non-voting Resident Commissioner from … not with forced busins t o achieve racial balI believe in the concept of the neighborhood school. U.S. TROOPS IN SOUTH VIETNAM Build-up and Withdraw. I Tholnllnch 500 -----::,--------,~ We need the names of 218 House members on the discharge … and Senate for approval and then the o.k. of three-fourths of the State Legis l atures . PBESIDENT SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON VIETNAM 300- -- President Nixon last week revealed the vigorous secret negotiations he has pursued in an effort to end the …
… our history. The United States acquired the Virgin Islands in 1916. 1898 under the treaty which ended the Spanish-American War. Un! ted States in Guam came to the United At the present time the House has a non-voting Resident Commissioner from … not with forced busins t o achieve racial balI believe in the concept of the neighborhood school. U.S. TROOPS IN SOUTH VIETNAM Build-up and Withdraw. I Tholnllnch 500 -----::,--------,~ We need the names of 218 House members on the discharge … and Senate for approval and then the o.k. of three-fourths of the State Legis l atures . PBESIDENT SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON VIETNAM 300- -- President Nixon last week revealed the vigorous secret negotiations he has pursued in an effort to end the …
… Narcotics Program has been eminently' successful, with the number of confirmed addicts among our service personnel in Vietnam reduced from 5.6 per cent to 1.8 per cent. --Our domestic law enforcement efforts are paying off: *Heroin seizure … increase over the fiscal year 1969 funding of $65 million. What we have is a three-pronged campaign against dope--a total war against drug traffic . We are fighting illegal drug traffic abroad We are fighting illegal drug traffic at home , vith … the delay in raising Social Security benefits, tbe various proposals for a nationwide health insurance system , and t he Vietnam War. I have already stated repeatedly t hat I f avor a Constitutional. amendment to ban forced busi ng of students …
… ARRANGEMENTS Backgrou'nd: Aiter a long history of Soviet proposals for a European security conference to' bless the postwar boundaries, NATO proposed force reduction talks in June of 1968. The Soviets were not interested at that ti:me, fearing … During the 1960s, the Soviets lost interest in European force reductions, lest they appear to release forcesfor service in Vietnam. But during the late '60s, their interest seemed renewed for a variety of reasons. In the end, we went along with … coup. But the US had m.ade m.any im.provem.ents. For exam.ple, the Seventh Arm.y was in p~or shape during the Vietnam. War, but is now back in good condition. President Ford: Our Seventh Arm.y? Secretary Schlesinger: Yes. And we have …
… the remark as it appeared during his debate Wednesday night with Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. (NBC) However, Edward Nowak , a leader with the Polish-American Political League, said the Polish community should hear Ford retract the · … wife.. closely · '"I rs. F ord sup.oortln 0"' · • my · family fn their .:_ wt'th. tru"•s repo.rt er, ·sa1·d .v is- more outwardly expres,,-i.ve of .ever demanding role, pursuing a ; her- faith than the President~ ... ~eological:_ education. · as a … so I'm not aware of wha t goes on." _ Still, he's a pretty aware fellow· and te lls \VWD he is in favor of amnesty for ·' Vietnam War evauers ;,d.;-:-.ost a week iJcfore the P .. ,sidc•it s,:•i ';,e was rcviC'.'.'ing the situation. "H's very …
… people's ideas, although he didn't generate new ideas himself. One exchange with the academics in one of our seminars, Edward Banfield of Harvard, who had written an excellent book on I cities, urban problems. Ford liked him because he said he … foreign policy power, which has to be conducted without legislation. That took a lot of his attention and time. There was Vietnam, the Mayaguez matter. Kissinger, I'm sure, absorbed a lot of his attention. With the Cold War, there was the Middle … to deal with were things that had been decided five, ten and more years ago. And the big problem was trying to conclude the Vietnam War, and all the negotiations. Well, that was all inherited from two previous Presidents--three previous Presidents. …
… MEN AND EXPERIMENTING WITH NEW POLICIES. I THINK THAT SAYS SOMETHING TO US TODAY WHEN WE ARE FACED WITH THREE GREAT CRISES -VIETNAM, RACIAL TURMOIL AND THE THREAT Of FISCAL CHAOS. SO I THINK THE DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS WHO ATTACKED ME WHEN I SAID THE … GOVERNOR · IN THE NATION AND GIVE US A MAJORITY OF THE STATEHOUSES. REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE MOVED FORWARD WITH IMPRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY HA~~ 20!S_~RESH AND EXCITING. I.DEAS AND PROGRAMS."' THE VOTERS HAVE RESPONDED. I … THIS DEMOCRATIC DECLINE, THIS REPUBLICAN RESURGENCE AND THIS GROWING INDEPENDENCE AMONG THE NATION'S VOTERS. THERE IS TH~ VIETNAM WAR -- AN AMERICAN '""'bt- ~ ~ 3j_~ DISASTER IN TERMS OF THE Ots. ROLE IN THAT 1 CONFLICT,~SSIVE 1NVOLVEMENT IN A …