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

On the recordJune 4, 2013
Genuine advocates for democracy and rule of law are not allowed independently in Vietnam.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith highlights the lack of independent NGOs in Vietnam.

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