Democratic Party of
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
June 18, 2007
In advance of
Dr. Nguyen, a
physician and cardiologist in
member of the
Democratic Party of Vietnam, which advocates democracy for
In the upcoming
June 22nd Oval Office meeting, Dr. Nguyen suggested to Vice President Cheney,
National Security Advisor Wilder and U.S. State Department officials that
President Bush advise President Triet that:
1. much
of the progress made in the last few years in Vietnam is being erased in a
renewed movement of oppression
2.
3. all
political and religious prisoners who are still being jailed in
must be set
free, unconditionally
4.
private citizens should be allowed to have freedom of the press, freedom
of religion, freedom of congregation and organization, and free and fair
elections with international observation
5.
Though
President Triet wants the focus of his Oval Office meeting to be on trade
issues, Dr. Nguyen was assured by everyone that President Bush will discuss
improving human rights and religious freedom for the people of
Dr. Nguyen also
visited with various members of Congress on this trip, including Congresswoman
Loretta Sanchez and Congressman Ed Royce, thanking them for their continued
support of improved human rights and religious freedom in
CONTACT:
Dr. Nguyen Xuan
Ngai
ngainguyen@aol.com
www.ptdcvn.org
In addition, the renowned cardiologist Dr. Ngai Nguyen was asked for medical advice about his heart condition by the vice-president, which he promptly received.
Jean Libby, editor, VietAm Review
