I was pleased to note that the Peoples Republic of Vietnam was present for this significant and moving meeting. The United States was well represented by the Vice President of the United States and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. personnel of the Department of State. including the Honorable Dick Clark. Ambassador for Refugee Affairs. and various staff members of both Houses of the U.S. Congress. I am informed by the media and those who were present. that progress was made in all phases which will contribute to an ending of an exodus which has taken so many human lives.