This matter cannot wait until next year. I am not advocating a full diplomatic relationship with Vietnam. No. I am not advocating that. Until the MIAPOW issue and Cambodia are dealt with. that step should be premature. but there are many intermediate steps which would further United States interests. help United States families. and assist Thailand as it bears the weight of a decade of refugee migrations. Until these steps are taken. the United States will continue to apply patches to the predictable and periodic ruptures that burst in the refugee camps and in our relationship with our strategic and loyal friend in the region. Thailand.