VOA Article on AO

President Nguyen Minh Triet has wrapped up his visit to the United States. He returns to Vietnam with the promise of increased help on the issue of AO from President Bush.

For many years, the United States rejected Vietnamese appeals for compensation for these victims, saying claims that diseases were caused by Agent Orange were not supported scientifically.

But recently, the U.S. has increased funding for medical aid to people with disabilities in Vietnam, and the U.S. Congress has appropriated $3 million for cleanup and treatment of dioxin-related illnesses.
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