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Gary Palmer: “With respect to Vietnam, our leaders should have known that the American people would not stand still for a protracted…”

On the recordApril 22, 2009
With respect to Vietnam, our leaders should have known that the American people would not stand still for a protracted war of an indeterminate nature and with no foreseeable end to the U.S. commitment.
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Gary Palmer
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Palmer emphasized the importance of clear objectives in military engagements.

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