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Chris Smith: if Vietnam is serious about pursuing a stronger relation with the United States, well, that is contingent on it starting…

On the recordApril 10, 2013
if Vietnam is serious about pursuing a stronger relation with the United States, well, that is contingent on it starting with one thing for certain, and that is, the human rights situation has got to be improved
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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

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