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...argued that no safe-conduct from Hanoi could be trusted???even though it might be in Hanoi's interest to keep it. A more convincing objection to the idea is that complete U.S. withdrawal, including support forces, would seriously undermine if not destroy the Saigon regime. Thus it is likely that Abrams' "cavalry" actions are not necessary primarily to protect U.S. troops but to bolster the Saigon regime and assure its survival. If so, that could be an entirely legitimate goal of U.S. policy (though its cost might be subject to debate). But that is not the way the Administration...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: Indochina: A Cavalryman's Way Out | 2/15/1971 | See Source »

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