Word: protestsâ
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Dates: during 1969-1969
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...future will be significantly smaller than it is today?and even somewhat below the pre-Viet Nam level as the war burden lessens. While the fiscal problem and Congress' attitude force Laird to cut more and earlier than he otherwise might, some of the reductions seem?despite his protests???to fit into his long-term intentions. In appearing to be dragged into making economies, of course, Laird also maintains his credentials with the uniformed chiefs and with the congressional old guard that is still promilitary. Robert McNamara, by contrast, positively gloried in every dime saved and every pet project vivisected...