On the recordFebruary 3, 1994
I rise to support his decision and to commend him for making a wise decision. If we are truly interested in finding the whereabouts, and I believe we are truly interested in finding the whereabouts of those missing in action, I am convinced from my own investigation of this matter that what we must do is normalize relations and get more American presence in Vietnam. It took courage on the part of the President to make this move. It should be supported. It puts an end to an unfortunate chapter in our American history. It does not grant to the Vietnamese a normalized relationship. This is merely a step, a step, which as the President said when he lifted the embargo, that can be reversed if the Vietnamese do not continue to cooperate as they have been continuing to cooperate. So I think the President has done the right thing. I support him, and I think we should all support him.
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