JFK - PRESS CONFERENCE (CUTS ONLY) - SOUND

The transcript covers a range of topics including the President's plans to address the UN General Assembly, the Vietnam War policy, and the complexities of India-Pakistan relations. It also touches on the President's views on books written about him and the issue of racial balance in schools. The discussion highlights the diplomatic challenges faced by the administration in balancing international relations and domestic policies.

What is the President's stance on the Vietnam War as discussed in the press conference?

• He supports the communists' victory.

• He plans to withdraw all troops immediately.

• He wants the communists to be contained and Americans to return home.

• He wants the war to be lost.

How does the President view the book written by Hugh Sidey?

• He thinks it is uncritical.

• He hasn't read it at all.

• He finds it quite critical.

• He finds it too critical.

What is the President's opinion on discussing racial balance in schools?

• He has no opinion on the matter.

• He thinks it is a pressing issue to be addressed immediately.

• He believes it should be discussed by Ambassador Lodge and others.

• He supports forced racial balance in schools.

What is the President's concern regarding the balance of power in South Asia?

• He supports Pakistan's military disadvantage.

• He wants to ensure India is not helpless against China.

• He is worried about India's alliance with China.

• He is indifferent to the situation.

What is the President's view on the Kashmir dispute?

• He believes it is already settled.

• He thinks it is further from being settled than six months ago.

• He believes it is closer to being settled than before.

• He has no opinion on the matter.