March 24, 2013
To: The Honorable John McCain
United States Senate
241 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0303
Dear Honorable Senator John McCain:
As Vietnamese Americans who owe a great debt of honor to you for your heroism and sacrifice for
the cause of protecting and preserving a Free and Democratic Vietnamese state in South Vietnam,
we humbly join in the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of your return home from Vietnam.
Your dedication to humanitarian causes has won you the love and respect of all Americans,
especially Vietnamese Americans who are indebted to you for championing the resettlement of
communist concentration camp survivors and Amerasians from Vietnam. Thanks to you, hundreds
of thousands of Vietnamese who had suffered under communism were able to immigrate to the
United States under the Humanitarian Operation (HO) program, the “McCain Amendment”, and
the Amerasian Homecoming Act.
JoeDovinh@Gmail.com
Joseph Dovinh, Chairman, Democracy for Vietnam PAC
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May we offer an invocation from the Holy Bible as a prayer to your
undying legacy, from Mark 12:10: "The stone that the builders
rejected has become the cornerstone."
(714) 548-8289
Today, more than any time in the past, we look to you for guidance and support as communism
crumbles in Asia and Vietnam comes under the threat of Chinese domination, similar to the fate of
many other Asian countries that are too small and weak to defend their independence. Truly, the
light of the world rests with the flames in our hearts. Please do not forget the Vietnamese people
whom you have always loved and defended. Senator, help us save Vietnam from communism!
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We will never forget the date of August 10, 2010. Vietnamese at home and overseas rejoiced when
on this date, the USS John S. McCain arrived in Da Nang, signaling a return of American prestige
and power in Asia and the Pacific. Once again, your leadership has made a difference in the course
of history and the promise of a Free and Democratic Vietnam is revived. We are proud to share the
same dream as yours—that of bringing freedom and democracy to every corner of the world.
DEMOCRACY FOR VIETNAM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
THE UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIETNAM
10608 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, California 92843 USA
DEMOCRACY FOR VIETNAM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, FPPC #1355156
Ngày 24 Tháng Ba, 2013
Kính gửi: Thượng Nghị Sĩ Quốc Hội Hoa Kỳ John McCain
United States Senate
241 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0303
Kính Thưa Thượng Nghị Sĩ John McCain:
Là những người Mỹ gốc Việt, chúng tôi mang ơn TNS McCain cho những sự anh dũng và hy sinh
trong sự nghiệp chiến đấu bảo vệ nền tự do, dân chủ cho nước Việt Nam Cộng Hòa mến yêu của
chúng ta. Nay chúng tôi cùng cả nước Mỹ ăn mừng lễ kỷ niệm 40 năm trở về của TNS McCain.
Những đóng góp to lớn của Ngài trong lãnh vực nhân đạo khiến cho nhiều người ái mộ và tôn kính.
Đặc biệt, những người Mỹ gốc Việt chúng tôi không bao giờ quên ơn của Ngài TNS McCain đã
chủ trương và ủng hộ những chương trình định cư các gia đình HO và Amerasian. Đạo Luật
McCain Amendment và Amerasian Homecoming Act đã cho phép hàng trăm ngàn người Việt
thoát cảnh lao tù và đời sống khổ cực mà tìm đến bờ bến tự do, an lành và hạnh phúc.
JoeDovinh@Gmail.com
Joseph Dovinh, Chủ Tịch, Democracy for Vietnam PAC
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Chúng tôi xin cầu nguyện cho Thượng Nghị Sĩ theo lời Kinh Thánh
trong Mark 12:10: "Tảng đá thợ xây nhà loại bỏ lại trở nên đá tảng
góc nhà".
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Bây giờ, hơn bất kỳ thời điểm nào trong quá khứ, chúng tôi trông cậy ở sự lãnh đạo và hỗ trợ của
Ngài TNS John McCain-- nhất là trong lúc chủ nghĩa cộng sản đang sụp đổ ở Châu Á và Việt Nam
lâm vào nguy cơ bị Trung Cộng thôn tính. Thật tội nghiệp cho các nước nhược tiểu, không đủ sức
mạnh để tự bảo vệ nền độc lập của mình! Quả thật, ánh sáng của thế gian tùy thuộc vào ngọn lửa
trong trái tim của chúng ta. Xin Ngài chớ quên người Việt Nam mà Ngài đã luôn luôn yêu thương
và bảo vệ. Chúng tôi cầu xin Ngài hãy góp phần cứu vớt Việt Nam khỏi ách thống trị cộng sản.
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Chúng tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên ngày 10 Tháng Tám năm 2010. Người Việt Nam ở trong và ngoài
nước đều cùng nhau vui mừng khi vào ngày này, Chiến Hạm USS John S. McCain đến Đà Nẵng,
báo hiệu sự trở lại của uy quyền và sức mạnh của Hoa Kỳ trong khu vực Châu Á Thái Bình Dương.
Một lần nữa, sự lãnh đạo của Ngài TNS đã thay đổi phiến diện lịch sự-- thực chất là vực sống lại
nguyện vọng cho một nước Việt Nam tự do và dân chủ. Chúng tôi tin tưởng rằng chúng ta có cùng
chung một giấc mộng mang lại tự do và dân chủ đến với tất cả các nhân dân trên toàn thế giới...
DEMOCRACY FOR VIETNAM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
VIỆT NAM DÂN CHỦ THỐNG NHẤT ĐẢNG
10608 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, California 92843 USA
ỦY BAN VẬN ĐỘNG CHÍNH TRỊ - DÂN CHỦ CHO VIỆT NAM, FPPC #1355156
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dovinh-238966-district-candidate.html
'McCain Democrat' raises questions in
Assembly race
By MARTIN WISCKOL
2010-03-12 11:01:42
Joseph Dovinh's entry into the Democratic primary for the 68th Assembly District is attracting
scrutiny from some fellow Democrats suspicious of the Westminster candidate's intentions.
Dovinh, who's facing Democratic-establishment backed Phu Nguyen, supported John McCain
for president. Dovinh only registered as a Democrat in 2008, having previously been a declineto-state voter. And he's friends with Assemblyman Van Tran, R-Westminster, the most
influential Vietnamese politician in the state. (Tran is termed out of the 68th Assembly District,
and is running for Congress.)
Obama joins GOP senators in praising
McCain on Vietnam anniversary
The president and Senate Republicans resoundingly agreed on one thing during their meeting
Thursday afternoon: Sen. John McCain deserves applause and respect on his 40th anniversary of
returning home from Vietnam.
During an otherwise respectful but tense meeting over policy differences, Sen. John Barrasso, a
Wyoming Republican, congratulated Mr. McCain on the milestone in his life, and GOP
colleagues responded with a standing ovation.
Mr. Obama also had warm words of respect for his opponent in the 2008 presidential election,
several GOP senator said after the gathering.
“He said some very nice things about John McCain,” Sen. Mike Johanns, Nebraska Republican,
said.
Mr. McCain was captured by the North Vietnamese after his plane was shot down in October
1967. He was held as a prisoner of war at the notorious Hanoi Hilton prison and tortured over the
course of five and a half years before being freed in March 1973. He was offered the chance for
early release in 1968, but refused it because it would have meant leaving before other prisoners
who had been held longer.
Mr. McCain, an Arizona Republican, on Wednesday cheered improved relations but urged the
former foe to embrace democratic reforms.
“When it comes to the values that Americans hold dear – freedom, human rights and the rule of
law – our highest hopes for Vietnam still remain largely just hopes,” he wrote in an op-ed
published in the Wall Street Journal. “The government in Hanoi still imprisons and mistreats
peaceful dissidents, journalists, bloggers, and ethnic and religious minorities for political
reasons.”
Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2013/mar/14/obama-joins-gopsenators-praising-mccain/print/#ixzz2OWcebFJg
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USS John S. McCain Arrives in Vietnam to Commemorate
15th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Story Number: NNS100810-01
8/10/2010
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brock A. Taylor, Navy Public Affairs Support Element
West Det. Japan
DA NANG, Vietnam (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrived
pier side in Da Nang, Vietnam Aug. 10.
John S. McCain, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, made the port call to commemorate the 15th
Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Vietnam.
This is the first time John S. McCain has visited Vietnam.
"This is a historic event for USS John S. McCain," said Cmdr. Jeffrey Kim, John S. McCain
commanding officer. "For this ship and her crew, to be able to make our first visit to Vietnam,
especially during this landmark event is truly an honor."
John S. McCain Sailors will interact with their Vietnamese counterparts during shipboard damage
control and search and rescue demonstrations, as well as exchanges in culinary arts.
Off the ship, U.S. and Vietnamese Sailors will participate in friendly sporting events such as soccer
and volleyball. Throughout the visit, Sailors will conduct community service projects at a local
school and orphanage. The crew will also have an opportunity to learn about the country during
liberty and hosted tours of Da Nang.
Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW/EXW) Jonathon Baker, from Columbia, S.C., whose father served in
the Vietnam War, said that while the visit offers an opportunity to experience a unique culture, it's
also a chance for Sailors to play an important role in enhancing U.S.-Vietnam relations.
"I really do encourage everyone to get out and see the country, and learn something about Vietnam,"
said Baker. "Many of these junior Sailors' parents and grandparents served in Vietnam. Now there
are normalized relations between the U.S and Vietnam. We should take full advantage of being a part
of this historic process."
The Navy conducted two port visits to Vietnam in 2008. In 2009, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
hosted the first-ever fly out of visitors from Vietnam to a U.S. aircraft carrier, and the U.S. 7th Fleet
command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82),
commanded by Cmdr. H.B. Le, a Vietnamese-American, visited in November 2009. The hospital
ship USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) also visited Vietnam in May in part of a large-scale humanitarian
assistance mission, Pacific Partnership 2010.
John S. McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and patrols the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forwarddeployed U.S. fleets, with approximately 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 Sailors and Marines
assigned at any given time.
For more news from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c7f/.