The United States could well declare unilaterally that this stage of the Vietnam war is over-that we have "won" in the sense that our Armed Forces are in control of most of the field and no potential enemy is in a position to establish its authority over South Vietnam.

George Aiken

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Vietnam War American politics

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George Aiken

Language

English

Time

1966 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Politician

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United States

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Original Citation

Aiken, George. "Vietnam Analysis-Present and Future." US Senate. 19 Oct. 1966, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Current Citation

Aiken, George. "Vietnam Analysis-Present and Future." Landmark Speeches on the Vietnam War. Texas A&M University Press, 2010.

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