Before we commit ourselves to station American technicians to guard the shaky Sinai peace between the Israeli and Egyptian armies, we should have a clear picture of why we are involved. Two years ago, the Israelis were perfectly able to secure … [Read more...] about Israeli-Egyptian Peace
Inventory on Ford
Since President Ford has just completed his first year in office, it is time to take an inventory. In those matters where he acted on his own, President Ford's record is good. He successfully vetoed several wasteful spending bills. He refused to … [Read more...] about Inventory on Ford
Schlesinger’s Bluff
Any law enforcement officer will confirm that you should never point a gun at a criminal unless you are prepared to use it. Bluffing with weapons, loaded or unloaded, is a risky business. Yet this is precisely what Secretary of Defense James … [Read more...] about Schlesinger’s Bluff
“Safeguard” in SALT?
Strategic arms limitation talks have resumed in Geneva to work out a SALT II Agreement to be signed at the next summit meeting with the Soviets this fall. Before we go any further, it is important for the American people to understand how we were … [Read more...] about “Safeguard” in SALT?
Phu Quoc Refugees
When the French were defeated at Dien Bien Phu and the Geneva Agreement of 1954 cut Vietnam in half, one million Roman Catholics. in North Vietnam fled to freedom in South Vietnam. Among them was Tran Thi Nam, a woman then 87 years young in her … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Refugees
Panama, Vietnam, and the CIA — March 1975
NEED FOR INTELLIGENCE
In January Congress abolished the House Internal Security Committee which, over 45 years, had exposed dozens of top Soviet spies in the State, Treasury, and Commerce Departments, the Office of Strategic Services, and even in the White House itself. … [Read more...] about NEED FOR INTELLIGENCE
CHILE AND THE CIA
The present gloom and doom on the economic front is matched only by the news that our foreign policy is a shambles, from Vietnam and Cambodia, to the Middle East, to Greece, Turkey, and Portugal. There is, however, one bright spot in the world -- … [Read more...] about CHILE AND THE CIA
CIA FILES
It is beginning to look as though the storm brewing over the CIA will not serve any constructive purpose, but is more apt to impede its legitimate functions. The crime the CIA is alleged to have committed is the creation and keeping of files on some … [Read more...] about CIA FILES
PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONFERENCES
It is time we recognize that presidential press conferences are merely television spectaculars that sometimes mislead instead of in form the public. During the last press conference, President Ford made several misleading statements, and reporters … [Read more...] about PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONFERENCES
