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Show The Lloyd Record FOREIGN POLICY In the field broad guidelines are established. Congress has a clear responsibility to reflect the best thinking of the American people. In the conduct of military policy, however, the civilian commander-in-chii- f must still be given flexibility of movement, despite the dangers of miscalculation. Without such flexibility, the nation would be rendered virtually helpless in the conduct of its national def ense. " of foreign policy, Volunteer Army-Dra- ft support chdi ages in the draft law whiili would establish with their draft liability a lottery system for 1 limited to one ) ecir, and I support the elimination of college deferments. I also support the concept of a volunteer army in "1 nttintinu The Sherm Lloyd Report November 5, 1969 in which a "I have long been a supporter of the volunteer army and the legislation before us today, by materially increasing the pay scales for those in military service will in itself do much to replace the draft system involving servitude with a professional volunteer army. " Congressional Record April I. 1971 Speech to Salt Lake Committee on Foreign Relations February II, 1971 Rep. Sherm Lloyds membership on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs gives Utah a responsible voice in the conduct of our nations foreign policy. And as a member of its three most active subcommittees the Near Fast, Furope, and State Department Organizahe is in a position to give constant, searching examination to tion the decisions and actions of the Fxecutive Branch in conducting our foreign policy. Following is a summary of positions he has taken on bills to expedite the Lloyd has joined in establishment of an army. Arms Control Sherm Lloyd is a supporter of the interim strategic arms agreements negotiated by the President during his visit to Moscow, and of the continued SALT talks to achieve permanent agreement on limiting both offensive and defensive arms in the worlds nuclear arsenal. China foreign policy: Vietnam see it. we have more Ilian fulfilled our treaty obligations The time has now ome for us to end our participation in the South-eas- t Asia conflu I. " VI v The Sherm Lloyd Report February I. 1972 Sherm Floyd has supported President Nixons withdrawal program which has seen a 95 percent reduction in American forces In Vietnam from a high of 545.000 in 9o9, and the reduction of combat deaths of U.S. forces to near zero from a high of 500 per week in 68. Total spent on Vietnam has decreased 65 percent, from $22 billion in 1968 to an estimated $8 billion in 1975. He has opposed for withdrawal because it "would remove the setting of a an indispensable negotiating hud and would leave the Administration powerless to negotiate on am basis other than that placed before us "The ideologies of a free society and a communist society are not going to be united, but we must face the reality that they are both going to exist, and as someone has said, the realization of this reality is the beginning of wisdom The Sherm Uoyd Report July I. 1972 Supported Presidents trip to China and resulting reduction in tensions. He has also supported a policy in the United Nations, and strongly denounced U.N. act on in expelling Taiwan. two-Chin- a Middle Last I date-certai- n b A 'oith I iclnam United Nations As a member of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Near Fast, Sherm Lloyd was part of a special study mission to the Middle Fast in 1970 and met with leaders cf both Israel and the Arab nations. He resolutions in the House urging the U.S. to furnish additional phantom jets and other supporting equipment to Israel, and providing special refugee visas for Soviet Jews in Russia. r must be maintained in the Lloyd believes the Middle Fast and that the integrity of the State of Israel must be recognized. He has encouraged improvement of relations with the Arab states and hopes for renewal of diplomatic relations. balance-of-powe- I ' niled "The Stations is the best hope of our ivilization to aihicve peaceful solutions to the eonfln is between nations I he lulled A at ions idlers the best hud to provide an alternative to war. " Foreign Aid Press Release April 28. 1972 Sherm Llovd was one of four Members ol Congress appointed by the President to sene on the President's Commission for the Observance of the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations. This commission produced a wide range of compiehcnsive recommendations for the U.S. to follow in its future responsibilities in the U.N. Many of these recommendations have been implemented by the President and his U.N. representatives. Defense Congressman Llovd has consistently supported a strong national defense with an emphasis on greater efficiency in military spending. Congressional actions, which he has supported, have resulted in a proposed defense budget for fiscal 975 which in terms of constant dollars is 50 percent below the wartime level of fiscal 1968 and 8 percent below the prewar level of fiscal year 1964. The defense share of the federal budget in 1968 was 59 percent, and has dropped to 50 peicent this ear. Over the same period, the share granted to human resources has increased from 52 percent to 45 percent. Over half of the current dclense budget of $78.5 billion is for military and civilian salaries. "... believe it is good economics and good business practice to make prudent investments to expand and protect a market Just as a Jinaiuial institution invests to develop a market, not always with the best results, so must the United States as the leader of the free world accept this responsibility of leadership if we are to remain free. In my opinion, there is no f reedom hi isolation. Congressional Record December 27. lo7 Sherm Lloyd has supported the foreign aid program under both Presidents Johnson and Nixon, but has consistently voted for reductions and improvements. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee which has jurisdiction over the foreign aid program, he has maintained a constant vigilance in monitoring the program to reduce waste and mismanagement. Trade He has generally supported trade with other nations to improve the U.S. balance of trade. He has special legislation providing relief for industries and workers faced with problems because of import competition. 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