An official congratulatory statement from the department said "The Department of State is gratified that according to reports the referendum was conducted in such an orderly and efficient manner and that the people of Viet-Nam have made their choice unmistakably clear ... we look forward to a continuation of the friendly relations between the Government of Viet-Nam and the United States."
Sebuah pernyataan resmi yang berisi ucapan selamat tertulis "Department Luar Negeri berterima kasih bahwa menurut beberapa laporan referendum dilakukan dengan cara yang efisien dan tertib dan bahwa masyarakat Viet-Nam telah membuat pilihan mereka dengan sangat jelas ... kami mengharapkan keberlanjutan hubungan persahabatan antara Pemerintah Viet-Nam dan Amerika Serikat."