NORMALIZATION

Transcript: Adm. Blair Discusses Vietnam's Anti-terrorism Support
(Blair's remarks to the press Feb. 2 in Hanoi)
February 2, 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

Fact Sheet: U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program in Vietnam
(Program seeks to reduce casualties, reinforce stability)
November 1, 2001

Text: Bush Praises Senate Passage of U.S.-Vietnam Trade Agreement
(President says agreement will promote trade, reforms)
October 3, 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: 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: Kerry Calls Trade Pact Step in Normalizing U.S.-Vietnam Ties
(Opening statement for June 26 Senate Finance panel)
June 26, 2001

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

Text: U.S., Vietnam Agree to Share Flood Forecast Technology
(Initiative expected to improve early warning capability)
January 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 Ambassador Douglas "Pete" Peterson
(America the best country to help Vietnam build institutions)
November 18, 2000

Transcript: Remarks by President Clinton at Vietnam Demining Event
("The problem of land mines is a global tragedy")
November 18, 2000

Text: U.S. Humanitarian Demining in Vietnam
(White House fact sheet)
November 18, 2000

Transcript: President Clinton Toast Remarks at Hanoi State Dinner
("America and Vietnam are making a new history today.")
November 17, 2000

Transcript: President Clinton Remarks to Vietnam National University
("We are ... eager to build our partnership with Vietnam.")
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: Vietnamese Humanitarian Demining Experts End U.S. Tour
(State Department media note)
October 27, 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

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: State Department Spokesman on Demining and Vietnam
(U.S. gives Vietnam $1.7 million in demining equipment)
June 16, 2000

Transcript: Defense Secretary Cohen Hong Kong Press Briefing
(Military contacts with Vietnam part of overall relationship)
March 11, 2000

Transcript: Defense Secretary Cohen CNN Interview in Hong Kong
(Cohen: Taiwan's Aegis destroyers request under review)
March 10, 2000

Text: State Department on Ho Chi Minh City Visa Processing
(Consulate General to accept applications as of Jan. 18)
January 13, 2000

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

Albright Commissions New Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City
(Albright: New Consulate, new chapter for U.S.-Vietnam ties)
September 7, 1999

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

Defense Department Releases Vietnam POW/MIA Document
(Hanoi not forthcoming on certain POW/MIA matters)
August 27, 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

Transcript: Albright at Ho Chi Minh Consulate Ground-breaking
(U.S. consulate in Ho Chi Minh City significant mile post)
June 29, 1997

Text: Albright Remarks on U.S.-Vietnam Relations
(U.S. committed to full normalization of relations)
June 28, 1997

Transcript: Albright Briefing in Ho Chi Minh City
(Americans, Vietnamese desire to look forward)
June 28, 1997

Text: Albright-Cam Press Remarks in Hanoi
(U.S.-Vietnam relationship deepening)
June 28, 1997

Transcript: Albright Hanoi Press Conference
(U.S. disappointed with pace of reform in Vietnam)
June 27, 1997

Text: Acting Assistant Secretary Bader before House East Asia/Pacific Panel
(U.S. Policy Toward Vietnam)
June 18, 1997

Text: Rubin Remarks to U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council
(Despite reform, Vietnam has many obstacles to overcome)
April 7, 1997

Text: Clinton Names U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam
(Congressman Peterson was a POW for over 6 years)
May 23, 1996