Speech by Gale McGee, February 17, 1965

In this speech, titled "The U.S. Role in Southeast Asia", McGee argues that the U.S. should not rush into negotiations over Vietnam but instead stand firm to show strength. He explained that America needed to stop communist expansion in Southeast Asia, comparing the situation to earlier Cold War conflicts and warning that retreat would only encourage aggression. McGee called for clear action, including drawing a strong line at VIetnam's 17th parallel, military pressure, and eventually negotiating from a position of strength.