Chris Smith actually said...

If the United States and Vietnam are to build a stronger relationship, the Vietnamese Government must honor the basic human rights of Vietnamese people with respect to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.

Context

Smith emphasizes the need for Vietnam to respect human rights for better U.S.-Vietnam relations.

05/09/2016

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