On the wall of its headquarters, the GFVN displays a photo of the group's leader with President Clinton.
Many members of dissident organizations like the GFVN fought alongside U.S.
According to sources familiar with U.S.-Southeast Asia politics, America's ambassadors to Laos and Vietnam feel that exile groups like the GFVN make it difficult to improve still-cool diplomatic ties.
Though the FBI declined to comment, CFF and GFVN members say that the bureau has been investigating their organizations.