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Chris Smith: U.S. policy must send the unmistakable message to the Government of Vietnam that human rights improvements are important…

On the recordJune 21, 2016
U.S. policy must send the unmistakable message to the Government of Vietnam that human rights improvements are important to better relations critically linked to our mutual economic and security interests and will not be ignored nor will they be bargained away.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith calls for U.S. policy to prioritize human rights in relations with Vietnam.

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