Ford Broadcasts, 1965-1966: 12237637

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The action of Congress in supporting the President in South Viet Nam policy and military measures so far has other far-reaching effects.

In wartime, we have learned from experience, the American people cannot have both butter and guns...when Uncle Sam puts on his combat gear, he must take off his Santa Claus suit...as military spending skyrockets, we must retrench somewhere along the line.

America is a rich country, but the riches are not unlimited. It has been a dream of the Communist world that sooner or later America would spend itself into bankruptcy...In this crucial time, I am confident Americans are prepared to do the best they can in a financial way---even if it means doing without.

Although the President so far has been given strong Congressional support in his actions against Communist aggression, I am concerned that the Administration has failed to take firm steps toward correcting the situation in Cuba.

The Administration has failed to carry out the original attack against Communism in Cuba which John F. Kennedy demanded.

During the 1960 Presidential campaign and at the time of the Cuban missile crisis, the late President insisted on removal of all Soviet forces from Fidel Castro's spawning ground for Communism. He called for support of free Cuban forces both inside and outside of that country. And, he demanded an end to the export of Communism from the strategic island, which is almost within sight of our shoreline.

GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY