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