President Thieu saw that concession as a death sentence for his Government, and he strongly opposed the peace agreement.

President Thiệu attempted to abandon the northern half of the nation while pulling his troops back to defensive positions in the south.

But President Thiệu repeatedly refused to implement the plan, fearing the loss of political support.

It meant that President Thieu had refused to play the Democrats' game.

President Thieu was feeling the increased pressure.

President Thiệu, in power since 1967, was becoming a dictator.

Since it was to work by consensus, nothing could be accomplished by the new council without the agreement of President Thieu.

Now the only stumbling block on the road to an agreement was President Thieu.

President Thieu will probably declare martial law 'fore the day is out, if he hasn't already.

President Thieu had resigned and left the country.