William P. Bundy quotes

William P. Bundy was a prominent American foreign policy advisor who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. He was known for his expertise in military and strategic affairs, as well as his role in shaping US foreign policy towards Vietnam. Bundy played a significant role in the development of the Vietnam War and was a key figure in the implementation of the controversial US military strategy in the region. His insights and contributions continue to be studied by scholars and policymakers today. Learn more about William P. Bundy's legacy and impact on American foreign policy.

I was never able to convince myself that there was a cost-free alternative course, as from 1961, or that any of the different strategies since proposed, especially those involving stronger military action, would have made sense.

- William P. Bundy