“[T]o extend the reach of freedom,” Democratic (socialist/fascist) de facto President Clinton, Esq., extends diplomatic recognition to communist Vietnam.

       NOTE: As an attorney (Officer of the Court) Clinton was ineligible to serve in two branches of government at the same time, according to Article I, Section 6 [Clause 2].

       [added 3/25/2023]

Subsequent Events:

4/4/1996                   11/11/1997                    3/4/2006

Authority:

Article II, Section 2 [Clause 2] 
ccc-2point0.com/constitution-for-the-united-states

References:

Clinton Recognizes Vietnam to ‘Help Extend Reach of Freedom’ : Diplomacy: President puts a formal end to the only war the U.S. ever lost. Some veterans and MIA groups denounce the decision, and Dole calls it a ‘moral mistake.’ – Los Angeles Times
www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-12-mn-23069-story.html

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,167,124,467,492

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