On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
Vietnam needs major reforms and if they don't make them, Congress should just tell the administration, whatever administration it is, that it doesn't support broader agreements.
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John Sifton
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congress.govJohn Sifton: “Vietnam needs major reforms and if they don't make them, Congress should just tell the administration, whatever…”
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Sifton emphasizes the need for Vietnam to implement reforms to maintain U.S. support.
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