Nation: The Problem Is Not With This Government.

PRESIDENT JOHNSON was unusually clear and precise in explaining his views about Viet Nam at his press conference last week. Herewith the pertinent quotes.

∙ On Conditions for Talks: "We are ready to speak, unconditionally or conditionally, and the problem with all of those who love peace — and I think most of us do — is not with this Government. We're willing to go to a conference room any day. We are ready to go without stopping [the bombing], or after stopping, if they are willing to do likewise, or if they are willing to make any concession. But I don't...

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