John Sifton: “I think Congress will play a huge role in balancing the equation so that human rights are prioritized just as much”

However, I truly believe that defending the rights and the properties, the assets of American citizens, should not be trumped by any other national interest.

A lot of this will be made better if you start reforming and if you show progress on human rights and accountability.

I hope one thing that can come out of this hearing is that Members of Congress can press Ambassador Haley on why she made the disastrous, shortsighted and, frankly, childish decision to withdraw from the Human Rights Council yesterday.

Tell Vietnam to shut these facilities down.