Statement of the Venerable Nhat Hanh, June 1, 1966

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, explains that many Vietnamese people oppose U.S. policies because they felt excluded from deciding their own country’s future and see the war causing great suffering. He urges the U.S. to stop bombing, plan a withdrawal, and support a truly independent Vietnamese government, saying real peace requires listening to the people rather than propping up corrupt leaders.