distinguished president of india made a constructive suggestion, that there be an end of hostilities and an afro-asian police force established in vietnam. to us, this proposal was full of interest and hope. but by hanoi and red china, it was rejected as a betrayal. so all of these abrupt and violent rejections of peaceful settlement are just what they appear to be. clear proof that hanoi is not yet prepared for discussions. unless it be accepted in advance, the south vietnam be subjected to communist domination. and so, the record seems very clear to us. hanoi is presently resisting the road to peace. peiping, even more so. a declared doctrine and purpose of the chinese communists remain clear. the domination of all of southeast asia. and indeed, if we listen to what they're saying to us, the domination of the great world beyond. >> the united states will continue to make every effort toward reasonable negotiation, and there can be no doubt as to our intention. >> we do not seek the destruction of any government. nor do we covet a foot of any territory. but we insist, and we will always insist, that the people of south vietnam shall have the right of choice, the rig