If it took hold in one nation, U.S. policymakers expected contiguous nations to fall to communism, too, as if nations were dominoes lined up on end. ... Also, the Marshall Plan called for the United States to assist nations in Europe so they can combat hunger and poverty and not fall to communism. ...
"We are in Vietnam because our national security and security of the entire free world demands that firm line be drawn against the further advance of Communist imperialism - in Asia, in Africa, in Latin America, and in Europe." ... "Whether we decide to abandon Southeast Asia or to try to draw another line outside Vietnam, the loss of Vietnam will result in dozen more Vietnams in different parts of the world. ... (USA Today September 7, 2003) Money that could successfully helps fight war on poverty in America. ...
