Chris Smith actually said...

the excessive concentration of power . . . particularly the first secretary, who takes command and sets the tune for everything.

Smith highlights concerns over the concentration of political power in China.

10/09/2018

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there are 650 in the northern part of Vietnam, churches, house churches that would love to be registered, and they are not.

Genuine advocates for democracy and rule of law are not allowed independently in Vietnam.

human rights is not a single stovepipe issue; rather, it is an issue that permeates our entire policy approach and engagement with Vietnam.

I would appreciate it if you would.