Which of the following BEST characterizes the US Government

Last updated: 2/8/2023

Which of the following BEST characterizes the US Government s perspective on dioxin in Agent Orange during the Vietnam War Secret Operation Ranch Hand documents revealed that the herbicidal mission was a cover and the true intention was to poison local water supplies for generations Government officials were aware that 2 4 5 T was contaminated with dioxin and knew that dioxin was hazardous but they didn t really care and chose to use Agent Orange in large quantities anyway 2 4 5 T was specifically chosen as an ingredient in Agent Orange because of its contamination with dioxin since the high dioxin contents meant it was faster acting as an herbicide No one knew 2 4 5 T was contaminated with dioxin The dioxin was deliberately added to 2 4 5 T to make it more deadly to crops and to enemy soldiers