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    Obama in Vietnam Works to Make a One-Time Foe a Friend

    President Obama has arrived in Hanoi and lifted America's long-time embargo on arms sales to Vietnam — this country's one-time enemy in a protracted war. We hear what it has to do with China.

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    By Warren Olney • May 23, 2016 • 52m Listen

    President Obama has arrived in Hanoi and lifted America's long-time embargo on arms sales to Vietnam — this country's one-time enemy in a protracted war. We hear what it has to do with China.

    Later on the program, 15 years after he served in the White House, it's no surprise that Bill Clinton is showing his age, but he's still campaigning.

    Photo: Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and US President Barack Obama shake hands at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on May 23, 2016. (VGP)

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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