May we in American remember this.
"I might be 'naive' about politics, but there's one thing I'm sure of: I have done nothing that bothers my conscience, have done nothing that is untruthful, have done nothing that I would want to take back. I have [acted in these films] to erase hate and promote love.
"Luckily, in [Vietnam] I have encountered many people who share my views. They help me and encourage me not to give in, not to lose hope and humanity in our country.
"No matter where, at Sundance, Berlin, Japan ... I always am proud to be Vietnamese. I have never done or said anything that would have negative consequences for my homeland. I forever respect and value the spirit of the people of Vietnam, just as the sentiment of the people who are not limited by national borders who have supported me.
"My dear children, make sure you always remember that relationships between people, even if in other countries, have no border. Despite governments, people around the world have one heart."