HUMAN RIGHTS/REFUGEES

Text: U.S. Welcomes Cambodia's Agreement to Resettle Montagnards
(State Department statement)
April 1, 2002

Text: Resettlement of Montagnard Refugee Family Members
(State Department statement)
March 26, 2002

Text: Montagnard Refugees in Cambodia Offered U.S. Resettlement
(State Department statement)
March 26, 2002

Text: Rights Panel Chair Stresses Universality of Religious Freedom
(Ros-Lehtinen's remarks at human rights panel)
February 13, 2002

Text: Senator Urges INS to Let Families Finish Vietnam Adoptions
(INS halted adoption visas pending process review)
January 30, 2002

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: House Passes Vietnam Democracy Act in 410-1 Vote
(HR 2833 approved in September 6 vote)
September 6, 2001

Excerpts: House International Relations Chair Backs Vietnam Democracy
(Representative Henry Hyde urges support for HR 2833)
September 6, 2001

Excerpts: Lantos Backs Vietnam Democracy Bill HR 2833
(Hanoi persecutes religious groups says Lantos)
September 6, 2001

Excerpts: Representative Wolf Backs Vietnam Human Rights Act
(HR 2833 calls for "substantial progress" in human rights)
September 6, 2001

Excerpts: Lawmaker Decries Vietnam's Repression of Religions
(Representative Christopher Smith on HR 2833)
September 6, 2001

Text: Lawmakers Introduce Vietnam Human Rights Act
(Bill creates Congressional-Executive Commission on Vietnam)
June 28, 2001

Text: Lawmaker Introduces Measure on Persecution of Montagnards
(H. Con. Res. 178 faults Hanoi for treatment of Montagnards)
June 28, 2001

Text: State Dept. on Detention of Vietnamese Religious Leaders
(U.S. calls on Vietnam to respect autonomy of religions)
June 4, 2001

Excerpt: Commission Says Vietnam Suppresses Religious Activities
(USCIRF's second annual report on religious freedom)
April 30, 2001

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

2000 Country Report on Human Rights: Vietnam
(Government's human rights record remained poor)
February 26, 2001

Text: Chairman Abrams Opens Hearing on Religious Freedom in Vietnam
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom hearing)
February 13, 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: President Clinton Welcomed Warmly in Vietnam
(Encourages Vietnam's leaders to make greater human rights progress)
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

Text: State Department Report on Religious Freedom in Vietnam
(Vietnam restricts groups it calls at variance with state)
September 5, 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: Davis Says H. Con. Res. 322 Backs Human Rights in Vietnam
(Davis criticizes Hanoi on rights record, lack of freedom)
July 11, 2000

Text: Lawmakers on Vietnamese Americans/Human Rights for Vietnam
(Excerpts of debate on H. Con. Res. 322)
July 10, 2000

Text: Bereuter on Vietnamese Americans/Human Rights for Vietnam
(Excerpts of speech on H. Con. Res. 322)
July 10, 2000

Text: H. Con. Res. 322 on Vietnamese Americans and Vietnam
(House passes resolution on former ally's sacrifices)
July 10, 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: Senate Passes Bill on POWs/MIAs from Korean and Vietnam Wars
(Grants refugee status to those who help in return of MIAs)
May 24, 2000

Text: House Resolution on Vietnam's Human Rights Abuses
(H. Con. Res. 295 cites record of oppression since 1975)
May 3, 2000

Text: House Resolution Urges Vietnam to Respect Rights
(H. Con. Res. 295 cites Hanoi's human rights violations)
April 13, 2000

Text: 1999 Country Report on Human Rights in Vietnam
(Vietnam's human rights record remained poor)
February 25, 2000

Text: 1998 Country Report on Human Rights in Vietnam
(Vietnam's human rights record remained poor)
February 26, 1999

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: Taft Testimony on Montagnards in Vietnam
(Montagnards at the top of ODP agenda)
March 10, 1998

Text: Roth Testimony on Status of Montagnards in Vietnam
(U.S. will press Vietnam to let Montagnards emigrate)
March 10, 1998

Text: Taft Remarks at House International Operations Panel
(Refugee issues are a global concern)
February 24, 1998

Text: Vietnam Report on Human Rights Practices for 1997
(Released by the Department of State, Bureau of
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor)
January 30, 1998

Byliner: Ambassador Chorba on U.S. Human Rights Policy
(Misconceptions about the declaration have gained currency)
September 22, 1997

Text: Shattuck on U.S. Democracy Promotion Activities in Asia
(U.S. can play significant role in Asian democracy)
September 17, 1997

Text: Vietnam Report on Human Rights Practices for 1996
(Released by the Department of State, Bureau of
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor)
January 30, 1997

Text: Summary of State Department Human Rights Report on Vietnam
(Government continues to commit numerous abuses)
January 30, 1997

Text: U.S. Statement at Geneva Meeting on Indochinese Refugees
(Asylum seekers deemed not refugees should return home)
March 6, 1996