Joseph Yun: “The dynamics in Congress, however, make it unlikely we will have any second opportunity to renew your Compact if we…”

Key words from the administration now seem to be 'process' and 'progress,' a big change from the 'all in one' or 'big bang' denuclearization.

I would say that it was very much in United States' interest to preserve section 177, and we did that in the agreement.

We respect Vietnam's independence and sovereignty, and we believe that allowing all of Vietnamese people to have a voice in determining their future is critical to achieving their full potential.

Their abuse of human rights and lack of political freedom is very much of concern.