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...observed that Panama is holding a national plebiscite on the agreement Oct. 23; its advocates there doubtless are making the most favorable interpretation possible of the documents to help get them approved. But in practical terms, he told the Senators, differing interpretations cannot block U.S. efforts to protect the canal. Said he: "We are under no obligation to consult with or seek approval from any other nation or international body before acting to maintain the neutrality of the canal." More loftily, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance argued that the treaties should be approved because "the American people want to live...
...opponents argued that the U.S. would be weakened by giving up the canal. The Republican National Committee, dominated by conservatives, passed a resolution last week opposing ratification on the grounds that it would "cede U.S. rights of military security." While praising Gerald Ford's foreign policy, the committee ignored the fact that both Ford and his Secretary of State Henry Kissinger solidly support the treaty. Kissinger once again made that clear last week in a talk to the Economic Club of New York. Failure to ratify the treaty, Kissinger warned, might involve the U.S. in a guerrilla...
...directing Senate strategy. If he decides to oppose them, he will cast his negative vote but not lead the opposition. Although their indecision may look like abdication of their roles, the stance of both men may be tactically smart. But before the emotional Panama Canal issue is settled, it is certain to be a severe test of their leadership once the nose counting begins in earnest...
...successfully negotiated ?along with Sol Linowitz?a new Panama Canal treaty. Explains Bunker: "I don't think there is any age limitation on a person's usefulness. It depends entirely on the individual." At 71, Averell Harriman negotiated the atomic test-ban treaty with the Soviet Union. At 85, he continues to offer sage counsel to the less experienced Carter Administration...
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