Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

The purpose of this offer is to assist the Government of Viet-Nam in developing and maintaining a strong, viable state, capable of resisting attempted subversion or aggression through military means.

Context

Letter to the President of the Council of Ministers of Viet-Nam Regarding Assistance for That Country.

10/24/1954

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