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Vietnam

On Vietnam he stated, "We have to look at
our policy in Vietnam and admit that it has
been wrongly conducted at times. But also have
to look at what would have happened if we
hadn't put our foot down and drawn a line for
aggression."

"In Eastern Europe," he stated, "aggression
toppled government after government in a
political vacuum. But the United States drew
the line in Western Europe and now this area is
free and strong." Mr. Garland felt this type of
policy is needed in Southeast Asia also.

"Looking at the states on the perimeter of
China," continued Mr. Garland, "we can see
that these governments may make it. But what
would have been the situation of the United
States had not made a commitment to the
balance of power? I predict that there might be
a much more sinister situation than there is
now."