Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"My meetings with Ambassador Shear reassured me that the United States continues its commitment to human rights improvements in Vietnam."

"I am very inspired by the thousands of young Vietnamese-Americans who were born and raised in the United States who wish to fight for freedom and democracy in the land of their parents and their grand..."

"the Government of Vietnam has yet to demonstrate its commitment to upholding international laws and norms such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights."

"I represent a coastal district in Southern California. We have a thriving recreational fishing industry, probably as large, if not larger, than even commercial fishing."