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No actions will be taken which threaten the safety of our troops and the troops of our allies; and second, no action will be taken which endangers the attainment of our objective, the right of self-determination for the people of South Vietnam.

Context

Remarks Following Initial Meeting With President Thieu at Midway Island

06/07/1969

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