Reagan's ambiguous statements are matched by the P.L.O.
Frustration over the slow pace of Middle East diplomacy has often produced inconsistencies in U.S. policy, and rarely has this been more evident than last week. In an address to the American Legion, Ronald Reagan declared that the U.S. "is prepared to take all necessary measures to guarantee the security of Israel's northern borders in the aftermath of the complete withdrawal of the Israeli army."
The statement seemed to be significant. It implied that if only Israel would remove its forces from Lebanon as part of...
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