Cao Kỳ Nguyễn discusses his autobiography, “Buddha’s Child.” He begins by explaining how he was elected as the prime minister of Vietnam during the United States invasion in the 1960s. Nguyễn talks about how television was important to Vietnam and how he used it to communicate with his people. He describes the Vietnam election process and the benefits and drawbacks of uniting North and South Vietnam. Nguyễn says that he doesn’t think that the sides with be able to reunite without a civil war. He talks about his decision not to run for President of Vietnam because he felt too young. He ends the interview by describing how he was exiled.
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