Nguyen Cao Ky

If the war has faded into history, democracy's defeat in Vietnam has left deep marks in the consciousness of both nations.

I never staged a coup. They picked me up. Like I say, they forced me to become premier, maybe hoping that by that way, they send me to the electric chair.

Through leadership of the fight against French colonialism, Ho Chi Minh had made a name for himself in the international political arena.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

If you're nice, if you like yourself, if you treat other people well, you're going to be successful. I guarantee it.

I don't like to get in front of people.