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David Cay Johnston: The Senator is aware that Vietnam is anxious to have aid from the American Bar Association in helping them develop the…

On the recordJuly 25, 1996
The Senator is aware that Vietnam is anxious to have aid from the American Bar Association in helping them develop the rule of law. We have not had that kind of request from Libya and Cuba and others. They are anxious to develop the rule of law. They want the American Bar Association in there to help them do that. That is what this is all about. Is that not true?
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David Cay Johnston
West Virginia

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Discussing Vietnam's request for assistance from the American Bar Association regarding the rule of law.

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