[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 8 (Thursday, February 3, 1994)]
[House]
[Page H]
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[Congressional Record: February 3, 1994]
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                  LIFTING THE TRADE EMBARGO ON VIETNAM

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, a few moments ago the President of the 
United States lifted the trade embargo on Vietnam. I rise to support 
his decision and to commend him for making a wise decision.
  If we are truly interested in finding the whereabouts, and I believe 
we are truly interested in finding the whereabouts of those missing in 
action, I am convinced from my own investigation of this matter that 
what we must do is normalize relations and get more American presence 
in Vietnam.
  It took courage on the part of the President to make this move. It 
should be supported. It puts an end to an unfortunate chapter in our 
American history.
  It does not grant to the Vietnamese a normalized relationship. This 
is merely a step, a step, which as the President said when he lifted 
the embargo, that can be reversed if the Vietnamese do not continue to 
cooperate as they have been continuing to cooperate.
  So I think the President has done the right thing. I support him, and 
I think we should all support him.

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