Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes.

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States that Congress: (1) condemns the detention of Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; (2) condemns the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam; and (3) urges the Government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions for the broader relationship with the United States, including the United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Father Ly a top concern; (2) reiterate its deep concern regarding the violation of Father Ly's and other prisoners' human rights, and continue to urge the Government of Vietnam to comply with international standards for freedom and human rights; and (3) make it clear to the Government of Vietnam that the detention and human rights violations of Father Ly and other persons create obstacles to improved bilateral relations with the United States.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 13 May 2004

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 13 May 2004

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 12 May 2004

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 12 May 2004

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 12 May 2004

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 March 2004

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 March 2004

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• Introduced in House

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