On the recordMay 22, 2016
And we thank Secretary Kerry and all our veterans here today, both Vietnamese and American, who had the courage not only to fight, but more importantly, had the courage to make peace.
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Remarks at a State Luncheon Hosted by President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam in Hanoi
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