In a statement to the press. Ambassador Vu Van Thu said: "Gentlemen. first I wish to say a few words of sincere gratitude to all the gallant and generous people who have contributed and will contribute in this project. which is unique by its dimensions and its significance. "There could not be a more positive token of support from the people of this country to the people of Vietnamto the farmer. whose life and work has been a continuous effort under great pressures and threats. ACTT will bring a message of friendship to make his ordeal significant and bearable. to the refugee who left behind him his land and his dead to come barehanded to this side of mankind. ACTT? will give comfort and hope. to the soldier waiting for assault in the bleak hours of dawn. ACTT will be a reason for courageand to all the Young Vietnamese in schools. on the battlefield. in factories.