Tran Blasts Dean: Calls for Solidarity in Iraq

California State Assemblyman Van Tran Press Release ^ | 12/06/2005 | California State Assemblyman Van Tran

[ALOHA RONNIE]

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 68 ASSEMBLYMAN VAN TRAN

    Issues: Press Releases Tran Blast Dean, Calls For Solidarity In Iraq "Dean's comments are irresponsible and revisionist"

WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Monday, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said during an interview with WOAI radio in San Antonio, TX, “Of course, the South Vietnamese couldn’t manage to support their own country.”

“Dean’s comments are irresponsible and revisionist,” said California Assemblyman Van Tran (R-Costa Mesa), the first Vietnamese-American legislator in America. “Instead of undermining our war effort, Dean should focus on joining the rest of Americans in supporting our troops.”

“South Vietnam only fell after Congress lost the will to support our allies. Their terrible decision in 1975 has led to three decades of tyranny in that country, where freedom is persecuted and political choice doesn’t exist. This is something we can not let happen in Iraq. To maintain security in the region and to continue an aggressive prosecution of the War on Terror, American must continue to support the new government in Iraq and help them establish stability there.”

“I am particularly offended by Dean’s attempt to pull the Vietnamese people into his political strategy. Like the oppressed people from Cuba, the Vietnamese people have a strong love of freedom and democracy. Millions have died and more have been imprisoned trying to secure those freedoms.”

“After the January elections in Iraq I wrote:

‘I still mourn the dreadful situation in Vietnam, where human rights are crushed and freedom is a distant dream. Our loss there helps Sunday’s achievement to shine even brighter as a symbol of hope to the world.’

‘Sunday’s vote was a great step toward the promise of democracy, but only one step up the long stairway of a truly democratic society. Remember it took Japan and Germany about ten years to govern independently after their surrender in 1945 (it was four years before the first election in Germany). The progress in Iraq has been heart warming and should help us to reaffirm our values as this troubled nation continues the path to democracy.’”

“The terrorists are trying to win this war by challenging America’s spirit and returning us to a status where we just react to future attacks. They have succeeded in bringing the unwitting Dean to their efforts, but we can not just bury our head and wait.”

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[JeffersonRepublic.com]

"I personally think they should leave Dean alone..he's the single greatest weapon the Reps have.."
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That's great for maintaining Republican power. But, it's rotten to the core to have a man cheering any perceived failure for political gain.

Most Republicans and Democrats want the best for our nation and countryman. We have different ideas on what will make us stronger, but the goal is the same - make America better.

Dean on the other hand, trades on our weaknesses for political money. He would feel joy in his heart if America lost the war on terror. Dean would see a lose as a building block for the Democrat party.

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Thank you for your CLARITY, Freeper JeffersonRepublican.com

Well Done.


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One year ago this month in Sacramento, Califormia...

t'was...


VAN TRAN: 1st Vietnamese-American Legislator takes Oath of Office

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1297470/posts

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Before he entered the California State Legislature...


Garden Grove City Councilman VAN TRAN =


Garden Grove votes Free South Vietnam Flag -IN-, who's next..?

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/news/863430/posts


Garden Grove snub irks Hanoi

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1135666/posts

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[Fresh Wind]

As a direct result of a Democrat-controlled U.S. Congress cutting off of funds for the then Free South Vietnamese to continue fighting for their own Freedom ...a 10 year old Cub Scout named Van Tran and his family had to quickly board an American C-130 Air Transport plane bound for Freedom abroad ...six days before the Fall of Saigon in April 1975. He spoke just 2 words of English at the time.

That sounds like the story of a friend of mine, he was in his teens when we pulled the plug, and was fortunate to get out. Once here, he busted his butt to learn English and work his way through college, and is an electrical engineer now. I know he would agree with Mr. Van.

[Fresh Wind]

Oops. I meant Mr. Tran.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

He spoke just 2 words of English at the time.

Please tell me those two words weren't "Jane Fonda".

[BobS]

It does take a clear-thinking person from another country to show how big a fool Dean is and why.

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A 10 year old little Vietnamese boy named VAN TRAN coming to America's 2 words of English were:


"OK" & "Salem" (Both learned from American GI's)

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[expatguy]

Basically it is bring down Bush at ALL costs.

I just met with a delagation from Iraq here where I live ~

I wonder what Dean would have said to them.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Salem, not Kools?

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VAN TRAN acts:


US Assemblyman appeals for compatriot's freedom

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/search/page.arcview.php?clid=3&id=125234&date=2005-12-17&usrsess


Published December 17, 2005
The Nation-Bangkok, Thailand

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First Vietnamese-American lawmaker is object of pride and (Communist death) threats

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/news/1273794/posts

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Another Man of CLARITY:


Transcript: Gen.Peter Pace on 'FOX News Sunday'

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1546978/posts

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[doug from upland]

Thanks for bringing this to us, Ronnie. I hope you and your family had a blessed Christmas.

[FreedomPoster]

I think that's pretty much the definition of a b****-slap, and Assemblyman Tran is certainly the one to deliver it. And it was a very well-deserved one.

Bravo! Assemblyman Tran.

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Thank you for your kind Christmas wishes, doug. My Christmas was a warm one with family and my fellow Freeper friends here on Freerepublic.com.

Just for the LOVE of it.

Hope yours was the same?

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[Christian4Bush]

bttt

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To Vietnamese Communists, from Garden Grove: STAY AWAY

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1134336/posts

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2006 = Garden Grove's 50th Birthday

2005 = Disneyland's 50th Birthday


...right next door:


Writer Recalls Opening of Disneyland

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1444703/posts

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