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1960 (circa)

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4:22; b&w; sound; V-183 AA322; M89-17 Sen.

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George Smathers comments on the crisis in Panama over the Canal Zone and the progress being made with Panamanian leaders in Washington, D.C. He commends President Johnson for placing limits on the budget and federal spending. He responds disapprovingly to France's decision to recognize the communist government in China. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.

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Panama Canal Zone

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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - PANAMA / BUDGET

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Anti-communism

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1960 (circa)

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4:22; b&w; sound; V-183 AA322; M89-17 Sen.

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China

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Republic of Panama

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Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

Smathers, George, 1913-2007

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Panama Canal Zone

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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - PANAMA / BUDGET. 1960 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/253478>, accessed 28 July 2025.

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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - PANAMA / BUDGET. 1960 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/253478>

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