Costly Legacy of Unexploded Bombs ; Thousands Die From Remnants of Vietnam War
The Washington Times › April 30, 2010
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As a public servant, I am confronted every day by serious problems without clear solu-tions. Once in awhile, however, I come upon a problem that actually can be fixed, if only we summon the necessary will and resources. The scourge of unexploded ordnance in Laos - remnants of a war that ended decades ago but still kills innocent civilians - is just such a problem.
Earlier this year, I traveled to Laos in the first delegation composed entirely of congressmen whose roots are from the Asia- Pacific region. We were there to address a number of foreign-policy issues, but I will never forget our visit with officials responsible for overseeing bomb-clearance work in Laos. What I learned shocked me.See the full content of this document
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Costly Legacy of Unexploded Bombs ; Thousands Die From Remnants of Vietnam War
As part of its efforts during the Vietnam War, the United States began a nine-year bombing campaign in Laos in 1964 that ultimately dropped 260 million clu...
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