The World : Marcos Might Call for GIs
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Philippines President Ferdinand E. Marcos said he would consider asking the United States to send ground troops to help his government fight insurgents of the Communist New People’s Army, but only if the rebel problem “gets out of control.” Although the Philippines and the United States have a mutual defense treaty, it was believed to be the first time that Marcos has publicly suggested turning to the United States for help in fighting the rebels. Marcos made his remarks to Paris-based Gamma television.
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