Riadys letter was very clearnot only should America move to quickly recognize Vietnam. but Mochtar brazenly informed the President that Lippo had employees on the ground in Vietnam ready to do business. While Riadys letter was kept secret there were important and serious debates by well meaning members on both sides of the aisle as to the merits of recognizing Vietnam. Issues such as full accounting for PowMias. religious freedom for Vietnamese citizens. free emigration and free speech were debated. But one has to ask if the fix was in all along to help the Riadys. Now. today once again with a bipartisan spirit Congress is addressing what to do about assisting Vietnam.
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