Joseph Cao: “The struggle for religious freedom and the promotion of justice and democracy in Vietnam remain in the hearts and minds…”

I will be introducing the Vietnam Human Rights Act very soon.

the Communist Government of Vietnam persecutes all religion across the board, and more particularly they target those groups of people that do not have a voice.

Sadly, instead of improving its human rights records, the Government of Vietnam has increased its repression of dissenters and religious leaders.

Earlier this year local authorities in Con Dau, Vietnam, announced the demolition of properties to make way for a tourist resort. No plans for adequate compensation or relocation were offered. At the same time, the government posted a sign…