Socialist Republic of Vietnam

April 26, 2001, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Ms. Phan Thuy Thanh answered question from Reuters, DPA, AP about reaction of Vietnam on admission of Mr.Bob Kerrey of killing more than 20 civilians, most were women and children, in village Thanh Phong, district Thach Phu, province Ben Tre on on Feb. 25, 1969.

Answer:

"In the statements about what happened in the past in Vietnam, Mr. Kerrey had shown he was remorseful for his behavior. We think the best way for Mr. Kerrey as well as other Americans who used to fight in Vietnam to find peace of mind, is to have concrete and realistic actions to contribute to healing the wounds left by the war in Vietnam.''