RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF UNITED STATES MILITARY PARTICIPATION IN THE INDOCHINA CONFLICT.

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92D CONGRESS S
1ST SESSION
. RES. 66
IN THE SENATE OF TIlE UNITED SI /VIES
MAtam 4 (legislative (lay, FEBRUARY 17), 1071
Mr. METRE submitted the following resolution ; which was referied to the
Comndttee. on Foreign Relations-
RESOLUTION
Relating to the termination of United States military partici-
pation in the Indochina conflict.
Whereas the President's authority to commit United States
Armed Forces to the Indochina conflict, which authority
was granted by the Congress in the Tonkin resolution (PA-
lie Law 88-408, 88th Congress) , has been withdrawn by
the repeal of said resolution;
Whereas the Indochina conflict has cog the United States a
heavy toll in blood and treasure and has produced in-
calculable suffering from the civilian populations of the
entire region; and
Whereas a continuation of United States participation in the
Indochina conflict will only add to that toll without pro-
ducing a compensating benefit to the national interest:
Now, therefore, be it
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iiosoived,, That the Senate urges the President--
(1) to withdraw innnediately all ITllited States
Armed Forces from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, con-
sidering only the safety of those Armed Forces;
(2) to terininate ituniediatelv all other I',nited States
military operations in Indochina from whatever place of
origin, except those military operations of a purely de-
fensive character related specifically to the protection of
such Armed Forces during the withdrawal period; and
(:))) to make the withdrawal of ,suoli Armed Forces
and terminan(n of tin )SC military operations contingent
upon conclusion of a satisfactory arrangement with the
(fovernment of the People's -flepnblic of Vietnam for the
speedy release and repatriation of all United States
civilian arid military personnel now being held by that
Government.
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92n CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 66
RESOLUTION
Relating to the termination of United States
military participation in the Inflochino
conflict.
By Mr. HARTRE
MARCH 4 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 17), 1971
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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92D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 62
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 1 (legislative clay, FEBRUARY 17), 1971
Mr. BROOKE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Relative to military disengagement from the. Vietnam war.
Whereas the President of the United States has undertaken a
historic program to disengage military forces of the United
States from South Vietnam; and
Whereas the Congress and the American people strongly en-
dorse the President's progress in reducing the number of
American personnel in that region; and
Whereas the President has formulated a major new doctrine
restricting the direct use of the military power of the United
States and emphasizing the obligations of other nations to
defend themselves against aggression and externally inspired
insurgency; and
Whereas the termination of American military involvement in
South Vietnam poses grave decisions for the United States,
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with serious implications for the Nation's future security
posture; and
Whereas the Congress and the President share responsibility for
the presence and protection of American forces abroad: Now,
therefore be it
Resolved, That in order to facilitate and expedite the
President's programs of military disengagement from South
Vietnam, the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations, Ap-
t propriations, and Alined Services should examine the require-
ments and consequences of the orderly withdrawal of all
ti Armed Forces of the United States from that region; and
Resolved further, That said committees shall report
8 to the Senate not later than ninety days following adoption
9 of this resolution such recommendations as they deem appro-
110 concerning the manner, method, and scheduling of
rt United States military disengagement from Southeast Asia,
12 including- provisions for safe return of American prisoners
13 of war now held captive in that region.
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91sT CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 62
RESOLUTION
Relative to military disengagement from the
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By Mr. BROOKE
11i.k1m 1 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 17), 1971
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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92D CONGRESS c RES.
1ST SESSION
1.1 ? 82
IN TIIE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Arian 5,1971
Mr. MILLER introduced the following joint resolution; winch was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Expressing a proposal by the Congress of the United States
for securing the safe return of American and allied prisoners
of war and the accelerated withdrawal of all American mili-
tary personnel from South Vietnam.
Whereas the President of the United States in his address on
peace in Indochina on October 7, 1970 publicly announced
a series of proposals for consideration by the Government
of North Vietnam at the talks being held in Paris; and
Whereas one of the President's proposals was the humanitarian
offer to immediately and unconditionally exchange all
prisoners of war held by both sides; and
Whereas no precondition was indicated by the President for
negotiation and action on this proposal; and
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Whereas the purpose of the President's program of Vietnami-
zation is to give the people of South Vietnam a reasonable
opportunity to achieve the capability of defending them-
selves and their country against armed aggression from
North Vietnam and against subversion and terror directed,
controlled, and supplied from North Vietnam in order that
the principle of national self-determination under the Char-
ter of the United Nations may be maintained without fur-
ther involvement of American military personnel in South
Vietnam; and
Whereas the program of Vietnamization has been rapidly moving
toward successful compleiion, permitting a continued reduc-
tion of large numbers of American military personnel in
South Vietnam; and
Whereas it is the intention of the Congress of the United States
that all American military personnel be withdrawn front
South Vietnam consistent with the time reasonably neces-
sary for completion of the program of Vietnamization and in
conformity with the so-called "Nixon Doctrine" announced
by the President at Guam on July 25, 1969; and
'Whereas the flagrant violation by North Vietnam of the Geneva
Agreement covering treatment of prisoners of war has de-
stroyed the credibility of the offer of representatives of
the GovermneLt of North Vietnam to negotiate the exchange
of prisoners of war after the complete withdrawal of Amer-
ican military personnel from South Vietnam: Now, there-
fore, be it
1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That the Congress of the United States proposes that the
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1 ITnited States agree to the complete withdrawal of all
2 American military personnel from South Vietnam within
3 twelve months following completion, under appropriate inter-
4 national supervision, of the exchange of prisoners of war as
5 proposed by the President in his public announcement of
6 October 7, 1970, and the accounting for men missing in
7 action; and
8 Resolved further, That the Congress of the United
9 States will fully support any efforts made by the President
10 and his administration to implement this proposal.
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92o CONGRESS S. J. RES. 82
1ST SESSION
JOINT RESOLUTION
Expressing a proposal by the Congress of the
United States for securing the safe return
of American and allied prisoners of war and
the accelerated withdrawal of all American
military personnel from South Vietnam.
By Mr. MILLER
APRIL 5, 1971
Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations
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92D CONGRESS S
1ST SESSION
. CON. RES. 17
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Arian 5, 1971
Mr. STEVENSON (for himself, Mr. CRANSTON, Mr. GRAVEL, Mr. HUGHES, Mr.
HUMPHREY, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MANSFIELD,
and Mr. Muslim) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Relating to the 1971 South Vietnamese elections.
Whereas a declared purpose of United States military involve-
ment in South Vietnam is to protect the freedom and rights
of self-determination of the people of that nation;
Whereas the support of the United States for a regime which
acquires or retains power through coercive or corrupt means
would run counter to the fundamental principles of Ameri-
can democracy and popular sovereignty;
Whereas the 1971 South Vietnamese elections will determine
the composition of the South Vietnamese House of Repre-
sentatives and the identity of the President and the Vice
President of South Vietnam and thereby affect directly and
substantially the conduct of the war, the rate of American
withdrawal, and the prospects for a negotiated settlement;
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Whereas the goal of self-determination for the people of South
Vietnam requires that the United States not only avoid
actual support for any candidates or parties but also the
appearance of any such support; and
Whereas the necessarily close relationship between the United
States and the Government of South Vietnam could create a
False appearance of support for the reelection of President
Thiel] or Vico President Ky: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
2 (Yoncurring), That
3 SECTION 1. The Congress reaffirms the neutrality of the
4 United States in the 1971 South Vietnamese elections and
5 urges the President of the United States to assure that the
6 United States maintains strict neutrality and impartiality
7 with respect to such elections and that no United States
8 support in any form will be provided to any candidate, fac-
9 tion, party, or group in those elections.
10 SEn. 2. It is the sense of the Congress that no United
11 states troops or other military assistance shall be furnished
12 to any South Vietnamese regime which hereafter acquires,
13 or retains, power through a coup d'etat or any corrupt or
14 coercive means.
15 SEc. 3. (a) There is established a body to be known
16 as the South Vietnamese Election Commission (hereafter
17 referred to as the Commission) . The Commission shall have
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1 as its purpose the observation and study of United States
2 involvement in the 1971 elections in South Vietnam.
3 (b) (1) The Commission shall consist of the following
4 ten members:
5 (A) Five Members of the Senate appointed by
6 the President pro tempore of the Senate, three of whom
7 shall be members of the majority party and two of whom
8 shall be members of the minority party; and
9 (B) Five Members of the House of Representatives
10 appointed by the Speaker of that House, three of whom
shall be members of the majority party and two of
12 whom shall be members of the minority party.
13 (2) The Commission shall select a Chairman and Vice
14 Chairman from among its members. Vacancies in the mem--
15 bership of the Commission shall not affect the power of the
16 remaining members to execute the duties of the Commission,
17 and shall be filled in the same manner as in the case of the
18 original election.
19 (0) Personnel, including persons speaking the language
20 of South Vietnam, shall be employed ?by the Commission as
21 soon as practicable after this concurrent resolution is agreed
22 to. Such personnel as may be designated by the Commission
23 shall immediately thereafter be sent to South Vietnam to
24 observe the election campaign and the activities of United
25 States agencies, officials, and citizens and shall remain in
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that country for such period of time as the Commission con-
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siders appropriate.
3 (d) (1) The Commission shall make its first interim re-
port to the Congress not later titan July 15, 1971. The Com-
5 mission shall thereafter submit regular interim reports to the
6 Congress and shall submit a final report not later than
7 November 30, 1971. Each report shall include such find-
8 ings, conclusions, and recommendations with respect to the
9 duty imposed upon the Commission and with respect to such
10 other matters as the Commission considers appropriate.
11 (2) The Commission shall cease to exist thirty days
12 after submission of its final report.
13 (e) For purposes of this concurrent resolution, the
11 Commission is authorized, in its discretion (1) to make
15 expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to
16 hold hearings, (3) to sit and act at any time or place,
17 (4) to employ personnel, (5) to subpena witnesses and
18 documents, ( 0) with the prior consent of the Government
19 department or agency concerned and the Committee on
20 Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable basis
21 the services of persomiel, infonnation, and facilities of any
such department or agency, (7) to procure the temporary
23 services (not in excess of one year) or intermittent services
24 of individual consultants, or organizations thereof, in the
25 same manner and under the same conditions as a standing
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1 committee of the Senate may procure such services under
2 section 202 (i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of
3 1946, (8) to interview employees of the Federal Govern-
4 ment and other individuals, and (9) to take depositions
5 and other testimony.
6 (f) Expenses of the Commission under this concurrent
7 resolution, which shall not exceed $450,000, shall be paid
8 from the contingent funds of the Senate upon vouchers
9 approved by the Chairman of the Commission.
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to any South Vietnamese government, howsoever that gov-
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92o CONGRESS
1ST SESSION ? ? RES ? 17
S CON
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Relating to the 1971 South Vietnamese
elections.
By Mr. STEVENSON, Mr. CRANSTON, Mr. GRAVEL,
Mr. HUGHES, Mr. HUMPHREY, Mr. INOUYE,
Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MANS-
FIELD, and Mr. MusiTTF
APRIL 5, 1971
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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92D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. 974
IN THE SENATE OF TIIE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 25 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 17), 1971
Mr. MONDALE (for himself and Mr. SAXBE and Mr. BAY II, Mr. CRANSTON, Mr.
EAGLETON, Mr. GuAvia.,Ni. HARMS, Mr. HART, Mr. ilkirricE,. Mr. IluollEs,
Mr. HUMPIIREY, Mr. McGovERN, Mr. Moss, Mr. Mursu H.:, Mr. NELsoN, Mr.
PROXIVITRE, Mr. STEvENsoN, Mr. TITNNEY? Mr. WiLinA Ars) introduced the
following bill ; Avhicli was read twice and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Itelations
A BILL
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended,
to prohibit any involvement or participation of United
States Armed Forces in an invasion of North Vietnam with-
out prior and explicit congressional authorization.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of
4 1961 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following
5 new seotion:
6 "SEc. 620A. (a) Congress finds and declares that un-
7 der the Constitution of the United States the President and
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the Congress share responsibility for establishing, defining
the authority for, and concluding foreign military commit-
ments; that the -United States can in no way participate in
or support an invasion of North Vietnam without prior and
explicit congressional authorization.
" (b) On and after the date of enactment of this section,
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dent, no funds authorized or appropriated under this or any
other Act shall be used to carry out an invasion of North
Vietnam by 'United States Armed Forces without prior and
explicit authorization of the Congress.
" (c) On and after the date of enactment of this section,
no funds authorized or appropriated under this or any other
Act shall be used to early out combat air support activities
within the borders of North Vietnam in support of a ground
invasion of North Vietnam without prior and explicit au-
thorization of the Congress."
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92o CONGRESS
1ST SEssioN
a 974
A BILL
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961,
as amended, to prohibit any involvement or
participation of United States Armed
Forces in an invasion of North Vietnam
without prior and explicit congressional
authorization.
By Mr. MONDATX, Mr. SAXBE, Mr. BATH, Mr.
CRANSTON, Mr. EAGLETON, Mr. GRAVEL, Mr.
HARRIS, Mr. HART, Mr. HARTKF, Mr.
HUGHES, Mr. HUMPHREY, Mr. MCGOVERN,
Mr. MOSS, Mr. MUSKTF, Mr. NELSON, Mr.
PROXMIRE, Mr. STEVENSON, Mr. T17NNEY,
and Mr. WILLIAMS
FEBRUARY 25 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 17), 1971
Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations
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92D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. 376
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 27 (legislative day, JANUARY 26), 1971
Mr. McGovEim (for himself, Mr. BAYII, Mr. CHURCH, Mr. CRANSTON, Mr.
EAOLETON, Mr. GRAVEL, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HART, Mr. TIARTKE, Mr. HATFIELD,
Mr. HUGHES, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. JAVITS, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MONDALE, Mr.
MOSS, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PROXMIRE, Mr. RIBICOFE, Mr. TUNNEY, and Mr.
WILIJAMS) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
A BILL
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That this Act may be cited as the Vietnam Disengagement
4 Act of 1971.
5 SEC. 2. Congress finds and declares that under the Con-
6 stitution of the -United States the President and the Congress
7 share responsibility for establishing, defining the authority
8 for, and concluding foreign military commitments; that the
9 repeal of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution raises new uncertain-
10 ties about the source of authority for American involvement
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in Vietnam; that both the domestic and foreign policy inter-
ests of the United States require an expeditious end to the
war in Vietnam; that the conflict can best be resolved through
a political settlement among the parties concerned: that in
light of all considerations, the solution which offers the
greatest safety, the highest measure of honor, the best likeli-
hood for the return of United States prisoners, and the most
meaningful opportunity for a political settlement would be
the establishment of a date certain for the orderly with-
drawsl of rdl United States Armed Forces from Vietnam.
SEC. 3. Chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1.961 is amended by adding at the end thereof the
following new section:
"Sic. 620. (a) In accordance with public statements of
policy by the President, no funds authorized to be appro-
priated under this or any other Act may be obligated or
expended to maintain a troop level of more than two hun-
dred and eighty-four thousand Armed Forces of the United
States hi Vietnam after May 1, 1971.
"(b) After May 1, 1971, funds authorized or appro-
priated under this or any other Act may be expended in
connection with activities of American Armed Forces in and
over Vietnam only to accomplish the following objectives:
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to bring about the orderly termination of mili-
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1 drawal of remaining American Armed Forces by Decem-
2 her 31, 1971;
3 "(2) to insure the release of prisoners of war;
4 "(3) to arrange asylum or other means to assure the
5 safety of South Vietnamese who might by physically
6 endangered by withdrawal of American forces; and
7 "(4) to provide assistance to the Republic of Viet-
8 nam consistent with the foregoing objectives."
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92D CONGRESS S. 376
1ST SESSION
A BILL
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961,
as amended.
By Mr. McGorEn-N, Mr. BAYH, Mr. CHURCH,
Mr. CRANSTON, Mr. EAGLETON, Mr. GRAVEL,
Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HART, Mr. HARTICE, Mr.
HATFIELD, Mr. HUGHES, Mr. INOUYE, Mr.
JAYITS, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MO.NDALE, Mr.
MOSS, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PROXMIRE, Mr. Rim-
CODE, Mr. TENNEY, and Mr. WILLIAMS
JANUARY 27 (legislative day, JANUARY 26), 1971
Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations
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