The United States and the Congress must react to the situation in Vietnam with firmness and resolve. we are unable and unwilling to ignore human rights abuses and political suppression anywhere in the world. By limiting the amount of funds the United States provides to the Vietnamese Government pending a substantial and documented improvement in its human rights record. the United States will show its commitment to the promotion of freedom and democracy throughout the world. This bill will prohibit the provision of additional nonhumanitarian funds unless the Vietnamese Government has released political prisoners. made progress on respecting freedom of religion. made progress on returning church properties. allowed the Vietnamese people access to U.S. refugee programs. made progress on protecting ethnic minority rights. and has held accountable any official who is found to have been complicit in the trafficking of humans. The provisions of this legislation work to ensure that the Vietnamese Government halts any and all human rights abuses. while also respecting and ensuring the rights of its citizens. I believe that this legislation provides the necessary administrative outline that will allow the United States to pursue the best possible relationship with Vietnam and cement our position as an advocate of human rights in the realm of international affairs. The bill makes it the policy of the United States to actively promote democracy and freedom through educational exchanges. as well as offering refugee resettlement to all eligible nationals of Vietnam. This bipartisan resolution is a crucial step toward securing the promotion of freedom. democracy. and a respect for universal human rights in Vietnam. the United States and the world as a focal point of United States foreign policy. I strongly urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this important legislation.