Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 16, 1979
November 15, 1979
November 17, 1979
Transcript:
Zonker: "April 15, 1976. Peking. Intense negotiations on status of U.S/China relations continue at Great Hall of the People. Teng is uncomprising on Taiwan issue. I make nine separate proposals, including generous cash settlements, plus points. Am rebuked at every turn. April 16. Teng remains intractable. In attempt to break deadlock, I call in air strikes on imperial palace. April 17. Pentagon overrules strikes. Am losing face."
