... ; but critics countered, first, that such action required unanimity among the eight nations involved; second, that even if warranted, military action could not be taken in violation of the U. N. Charter, which required previous Security Council authorization,; and third, that in any case, the United States was not legally bound to respond with force. " critics alleged, the American government was ... acting illegally not only with respect to the Geneva Accords and the U. N. Charter, but also under the terms of the SEATO Treaty itself, the instrument under which it was pretending to be be...

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