Kissinger Testifies For Esc. Of State Nomination

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US Kissinger Testifies
Date
11 Sep 1973
Dateline
Washington
Script
US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger speaks to the Congressional committee under J. William Fulbright about the need for consultation when going to war or escalating hostilities. He explains how the country can find itself at war without a formal declaration. Discusses wire-taps.
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  • VOICED PIECE
  • 1. ms J. William Fulbright Chairman of Congressional Committee
  • 2. ms Henry Kissinger at microphone SOUNDBITE the constitution has placed the basic war making power into the Congress however recent experience has shown that need for rapid response and the ambiguity of some situations can lead to the committment troops in a grey area that in at least two incidences have not been brought under this provision. Propose a joint legislative executive body to study this issue.
  • 3. ws Congress and newsman
  • 4. ws Kissinger seated
  • 5. ms congressman talks about wire-taps asks Kissinger if they are in international interests
  • 6. mcu Kissinger replies that the weight should be on the side of human liberty. Need of the National Security side must be overwhelming
Film status
Syndicated
Processing date
11 Sep 1973
Processing location
London
Original film
Colour Positive
Original sound
Optical Sound On Film
Duration
00:02:01:20
Sources
AP Television
NoS ID
z016721

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