On the recordApril 14, 1971
I affirm the support of the United States both for this convention and for the Tokyo convention, which provides for the prompt return of hijacked aircraft, passengers and crew.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI affirm the support of the United States both for this convention and for the Tokyo convention, which provides for the prompt return of hijacked aircraft, passengers and crew.
Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft
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