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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
Yes. If confirmed, I commit to urge the Government of Vietnam to respect human rights, and to implement reforms to bring its laws into conformity with Vietnam's constitution and international human rights obligations and commitments.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley commits to advocating for human rights reforms in Vietnam.

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