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Submitted by gregdn, Jan 30, 2007 09:45

for Vietnam in 1975 overrode a presidential veto, indicating a lot of bi-partisan support. My recollection of those times was that pretty much everyone was tired of propping up the corrupt S. Vietnamese government.

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for Vietnam in 1975 overrode a presidential veto, indicating a lot of bi-partisan support. My recollection of those times was...	gregdn	Jan 30, 2007 09:45
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