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Debate: Resolved That the Senate Should Ratify the Proposed Panama Canal Treaties

This two-hour debate, the first one done specially for Firing Line, is said to have influenced the subsequent Senate debate on the treaties-and also Mr. Reagan's electability as President two years thence. Each principal was to bring two seconds and a military expert; Mr. Bunker was present to answer any technical questions about the treaties. The result was at once a brilliant duel and a model of civilized discourse on an emotional topic.

English
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created May 19, 2019 by
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