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Richard Nixon: I also said, however, at that time, that I would use American air power anyplace in North Vietnam, or in the Southeast…

On the recordMarch 21, 1971
I also said, however, at that time, that I would use American air power anyplace in North Vietnam, or in the Southeast Asian area, where I found that it would be necessary for the purpose of protecting American forces in South Vietnam.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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A Conversation With the President, Interview With Howard K. Smith of the American Broadcasting Company

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