TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, June 24, 1971. Letter to Florida Congressman James A. Haley, thanking him for his no vote on the Nedzi-Whalen amendment and concerning future amendments to bring an end to American involvement in Indochina, in full: “During consideration of the military procurement bill for the coming fiscal year, a number of amendments were proposed seeking to legislate a deadline for American involvement in Indochina. The debate centered on the Nedzi-Whalen amendment, which the House rejected June 17th by a vote of 254 to 158. This action by the House of Representatives helped materially to strengthen the efforts of this Administration to achieve a cease-fire, the release of American prisoners, and the negotiation of a just peace. I appreciate very much your vote and those cast by 253 of your colleagues. While we continue to reduce American forces in Indochina, various proposals may be advanced in Congress similar to Nedzi-Whalen. Their adoption would seriously jeopardize the progress we are making in ending American involvement in Vietnam and in achieving a just peace. I look forward to working with you in the months ahead so that together we might increase the chances not only of ending this war but also of ensuring that other Americans will not have to fight other wars in the future.” In very fine condition. Had the bill passed, funds would have been cut off from supporting U.S. forces in Indochina as of December 31, 1971; while Nixon did seek to end the war, he thought such funding was necessary until the withdrawal of U.S. troops was complete. A choice letter with terrific content regarding the Nixon administration's policy toward Vietnam.
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