Justice for Victims of Agent Orange

To:  President Obama and Members of Congress

On 2nd March 2009 the US Supreme Court denied the victims of Agent Orange, both American and Vietnamese, their petition seeking Justice against the manufacturers of Agent Orange headed by Monsanto and Dow Chemicals. Through that decision, over three million Vietnamese and thousands of American servicemen and women, and their children, will continue to suffer from the serious illnesses and disabilities caused by Agent Orange.

We draw your attention to the statement of Nguyen Duc made November 2006 to an American journalist. Duc and his late brother Viet both victims of Agent Orange were born conjoined in 1981.

“I find it ironic that on one hand you put Saddam Hussein on trial for using biological warfare, but in another country where you sprayed chemicals for warfare, you neglect your responsibility.

The United States must admit its responsibility and compensate the Agent Orange victims in Vietnam. It is your moral obligation. Sooner or later, it has to be done.”

Mr President, Members of Congress, we urge you, despite the decision of the Supreme Court, to heed the words of Nguyen Duc, and accept your responsibilities and moral obligations to the victims of Agent Orange.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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