Dioxin, a persistent chemical linked to cancer, birth defects and other
disabilities, has seeped into Vietnam's soils and watersheds, creating a
lasting war legacy that remains a thorny issue between the former foes.
Washington has been slow to respond, but on Thursday the U.S. for the
first time will begin cleaning up dioxin from Agent Orange that was
stored at the former military base, now part of Danang's airport.
"It's better late than never that the U.S. government is cleaning up the
environment for our children," Duoc said in Danang, surrounded by
family members sitting on plastic stools. "They have to do as much as
possible and as quickly as possible."
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