Mar. 20, 1965 | LBJ Press Conference (Statement on Vietnam)

Mar. 20, 1965 - At today’s press conference at the LBJ Ranch, President Johnson repeated the basic provision of the United States’ commitment in South Vietnam. Quoting from a statement he made last year, Johnson said:“For 10 years, under three Presidents, this nation has been determined to help brave people to resist aggression and terror. It is, and it will remain, the policy of the United States to furnish assistance to support South Vietnam as long as is required to bring Communist aggression and terrorism under control.”
Under questioning, Johnson declined to evaluate the effectiveness of air strikes on North Vietnam thus far.

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