ECONOMIC/TRADE RELATIONS

Excerpt: International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
(Vietnam continued to make progress in counternarcotics efforts)
March, 2002

Text: Commerce Department on Boeing-Vietnam Airlines Agreement
(Sec. Evans calls deal "beginning of partnership")
December 10, 2001

Text: U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement Implemented With USTR Letter
(USTR release on bilateral trade agreement startup)
December 10, 2001

Text: Assistant Secretary of State on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
(Wayne says agreement signals opening of Vietnam's economy)
December 10, 2001

Text: Ambassador-Designate Outlines U.S. Priorities Toward Vietnam
(Ambassador-designate Burghardt's Nov. 6 statement)
November 6, 2001

Text: Bush Praises Senate Passage of U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
(President says agreement will promote trade, reforms)
October 3, 2001

Text: House Approves Extension of Trade Rights for Vietnam
(H. J. Res. 51 approved by voice vote in House September 6)
September 6, 2001

Text: Three U.S. Airlines Get Code-Sharing Rights for Vietnam
(Department of Transportation issues final decision)
August 23, 2001

Text: Transportation Dept. to Award Vietnam Air Service Rights
(Three U.S. airlines get tentative go-ahead on code sharing)
August 7, 2001

Text: U.S. Goal - A Prosperous, Secure, and Open Vietnam
(Remarks of Assistant Secretary of State E. Anthony Wayne)
July 26, 2001

Transcript: Powell Says Open Societies Essential for Trade
(Secretary of State Powell's July 26 press briefing in Hanoi)
July 26, 2001

Text: House Panel Reports Out Adversely China, Vietnam Resolutions
(Panel also votes to extend sanctions against Iran, Libya)
July 12, 2001

Text: State's Boyce Urges Approval of U.S.-Vietnam Trade Pact
(Boyce says agreement will bring stability, openness)
June 26, 2001

Text: USTR General Counsel Testimony on Vietnam Trade Agreement
(Davidson says agreement has security ramifications)
June 26, 2001

Text: Finance Committee Chairman Supports U.S.-Vietnam Trade Pact
(Baucus: Pact should pave way for WTO-based relationship)
June 26, 2001

Text: Grassley Says U.S.-Vietnam Trade Pact Will Strengthen Ties
(Agreement demonstrates U.S. will to engage world on trade)
June 26, 2001

Text: Kerry Calls Trade Pact Step in Normalizing U.S.-Vietnam Ties
(Opening statement for June 26 Senate Finance panel)
June 26, 2001

Rep. Rohrabacher Introduces Measure to Deny Vietnam Trade Waiver
(H. J. Res. 55 would also stop Vietnam from receiving NTR)
June 22, 2001

Text: House Measure Would Lower Tariffs on Vietnam Products
(House Joint Resolution 51 has bipartisan support)
June 12, 2001

Text: Daschle Introduces Resolution on Trade with Vietnam
(Measure necessary for bilateral trade agreement)
June 11, 2001

Text: Bush Sends Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement to Congress
(Agreement enjoys broad support in the Congress)
June 8, 2001

White House Fact Sheet on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Normalization
(Background on U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement)
June 8, 2001

Text: Grassley Urges Early Submission of Vietnam Trade Deal
(Letter asks President to submit agreement by June 1)
May 21, 2001

Text: Bush Urged to Submit Vietnam Trade Agreement to Congress
(Letter calls for "quick approval" of trade deal)
May 10, 2001

Text: Amb. Peterson Remarks to Asia Society on Vietnam
(Bilateral Trade Agreement step toward full normalization)
March 9, 2001

Transcript: Clinton Interview with Radio Free Asia
(President says his trip to Vietnam was a success)
November 20, 2000

Transcript: CNN Interviews President Clinton in Ho Chi Minh City
(President looks to "new chapter" in U.S.-Vietnam relations)
November 19, 2000

Transcript: Press Briefing by National Economic Advisor Sperling
(Private sector, information technology key to Vietnam future)
November 19, 2000

Text: President Clinton on New Opportunities for U.S. and Vietnam
(Fact sheet on expanding economic ties, trade and investment)
November 19, 2000

Transcript: Clinton Remarks to the Vietnamese Business Community
(Vietnam can avoid mistakes on the way to development)
November 19, 2000

Transcript: Clinton at U.S.-Vietnamese Business Forum Reception
(Hopes for U.S.-Vietnam partnership in the future)
November 19, 2000

Transcript: Press Briefing by Ambassador Douglas "Pete" Peterson
(America the best country to help Vietnam build institutions)
November 18, 2000

Transcript: President Clinton Remarks to Vietnam National University
("We are ... eager to build our partnership with Vietnam.")
November 17, 2000

Text: Expanding Cooperation Between the United States and Vietnam
(White House fact sheet)
November 17, 2000

Transcript: Telephone Press Briefing by Amb. Peterson on Vietnam
(Clinton trip may lead to normal relations for former foes)
November 15, 2000

Transcript: White House Briefing on Clinton Trip to Brunei, Vietnam
(Focus for APEC: Reinforce benefits of open global economy)
November 9, 2000

Text: Barshefsky's Remarks on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
("Marks a decisive moment" in normalization with Vietnam)
September 19, 2000

Text: Assistant Secretary Roth Remarks on U.S.-Vietnam Policy
(Discusses U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement)
September 19, 2000

Text: Senior Commerce Official Hauser Testimony on Vietnam
(Vietnam needs U.S. assistance in implementing trade agreement)
September 19, 2000

Text: Commerce's Mallett Says Vietnam Needs to Liberalize Markets
(Market liberalization would be to Vietnam's benefit)
August 23, 2000

Text: Commerce Department on Deputy Secretary Mallett's Trip to Asia
(Mallett highest-ranking U.S. commerce official to visit Vietnam)
August 22, 2000

Transcript: Clinton Hails U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
(Hopes expanded trade leads to more respect for human rights)
July 13, 2000

Text: White House Fact Sheet on Vietnam Trade Agreement
(Congress next step for Vietnam Normal Trade Relations)
July 13, 2000

Text: Congressman Rohrabacher Says No To Vietnam Trade Waiver
(Ways and Means Testimony of Rep. Dana Rohrabacher)
June 15, 2000

Text: Senator Smith Says No to Trade Waiver for Vietnam
(S.J. Resolution 47 opposes waiver of 1974 Trade Act)
June 6, 2000

Text: President Clinton Seeks Trade Waiver for Vietnam
(Sends letter to House and Senate requesting waiver)
June 2, 2000

Text: Clinton's Memorandum on Vietnam for Secretary of State
(Notice on waiver for Vietnam on 1974 Trade Act)
June 2, 2000

Text: Transportation Dept. Mar. 6 Statement on Vietnam Air Travel
(U.S., Vietnam sign agreement on cooperative marketing deals)
March 6, 2000

Text: Clinton Statement on Vietnam Flood Relief
(U.S. providing assistance to support flood relief efforts)
December 9, 1999

Text: U.S. Ex-Im Bank Set to Sign Two Agreements with Vietnam
(Agreements will help Vietnamese companies buy U.S. exports)
December 7, 1999

Text: OPIC Nov. 30 News Release on Vietnam Investment Project
(Robertson: Project is step in forging positive economic ties)
November 30, 1999

Secretary of State Albright Remarks to Ho Chi Minh City Business Roundtable
(Albright cautiously optimistic on U.S.-Vietnam trade pact)
September 7, 1999

Secretary of State Albright Hanoi Press Conference
(Albright urges movement on trade agreements)
September 6, 1999

Ambassador Peterson Testimony on U.S.-Vietnam Trade
(Trade agreement may signal Vietnam on path to reform)
August 4, 1999

Barshefsky Testimony to Senate Hearing on Vietnam Trade Deal
(Says trade agreement "culmination of bipartisan policy")
August 4, 1999

Clinton July 26 Statement on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Pact
(Clinton hails agreement in principle with Hanoi)
July 26, 1999

USTR July 24 News Release on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
(Barshefsky praises agreement in principle)
July 24, 1999

Amb. Barshefsky Cites Progress in Vietnam Trade Negotiations
(Bilateral Trade Agreement Could Lead to NTR)
June 18, 1999

Amb. Peterson Testimony on Vietnam Trade Status
(Integration gives Vietnam greater global stake)
June 17, 1999

Sandra Kristoff on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Talks
(Vietnam must open to take advantage of regional growth)
June 17, 1999

Text: Clinton Proclaims Copyright Agreement with Vietnam
(U.S., Vietnam extend copyright protection to one another)
December 23, 1998

Text: Albright Remarks at ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference
(Open markets, societies best hope for Asian crisis)
July 28, 1998

Text: Roth Remarks on Jackson-Vanik Waiver for Vietnam
(Waiver renewal will advance freedom of emigration)
July 7, 1998

Text: Senator Helms on Jackson-Vanik Waiver for Vietnam
("Communist tactics have duped the U.S. repeatedly")
July 7, 1998

Text: Senator Bob Smith on Vietnam Jackson-Vanik Waiver
(Waiver does not meet Jackson-Vanik requirements)
July 7, 1998

Text: Senator Kerry on Jackson-Vanik Waiver for Vietnam
(Waiver denial would hurt U.S. interests in S.E. Asia)
July 7, 1998

Text: House Panel Statement on U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
(Fullest accounting of POW/MIAs top policy priority)
June 18, 1998

Text: Amb. Peterson Testimony Before House Trade Subcommittee
(Encourages panel to renew Jackson-Vanik MFN waiver)
June 18, 1998

Text: DAS Kartman 6/17 Remarks to House Panel on POW/MIA Issue
(U.S. seeks fullest accounting of missing Americans)
June 17, 1998

Text: U.S. Ex-Im Bank May Finance U.S. Exports to Vietnam
(Has cover policy for financing exports to public sector)
April 10, 1998

Text: OPIC Press Release on New Agreement with Vietnam
(Agreement key to reopening OPIC's Vietnam programs)
March 19, 1998

Fact Sheet: Background on U.S.-Vietnam OPIC Bilateral
(Agreement will end impediments to OPIC in Vietnam)
March 18, 1998

Text: Proposed Bilateral Agreement Between OPIC, Vietnam
(Agreement will enable OPIC to reopen Vietnam programs)
March, 1998

Text: President Grants Jackson-Vanik, Other Waivers to Vietnam
(Participation in EX-IM, OPIC, AID programs now possible)
March 10, 1998

Text: White House Clarification on Vietnam Jackson-Vanik Waiver
(Waiver would allow Exim, Marad Title II, and PL-480)
December 19, 1997

Transcript: Albright Signs Copyright Agreement with Vietnam
(U.S. to open Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City)
June 28, 1997

Text: United States and Vietnam Sign Debt Agreement
(Hanoi will repay debts owed by Saigon government)
April 7, 1997

Text: International Narcotics Report -- Vietnam
(Vietnam expects to ratify 1988 UN Drug Convention soon)
March 3, 1997