in recent years, we have moved beyond finger-pointing:
We understand and acknowledge that the Government of Vietnam and the Vietnamese people are concerned with the perceived negative health effects of exposure to Agent Orange and its contaminant, dioxin. At the same time, the United States does not recognize any legal liability for damages alleged to be related to Agent Orange. We continue to stress that discussion of the effects of Agent Orange needs to be based on credible scientific research that meets international standards.
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Examples of our ongoing bilateral cooperation on Agent Orange include:Formation of a Joint Advisory Committee composed of U.S. and Vietnamese government officials and experts to review possible joint activities...Scot Marciel, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
US State Department
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