"During Richard Nixon’s first term, when I served……" — Melvin Laird

"During Richard Nixon’s first term, when I served as secretary of defense, we withdrew U.S. forces from Vietnam while building up the South’s ability to defend itself. The result was a success - until Congress snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by cutting off funding for our ally in 1975. Washington should follow a similar strategy now, but this time finish the job properly."

— Melvin Laird

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A politician would do well to remember that he has to live with his conscience longer than he does with…

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