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Bill Clinton: President Clinton. First of all, I want to thank the mayor for welcoming me to Shanghai, and say I very much enjoyed my…

On the recordJune 30, 1998
President Clinton. First of all, I want to thank the mayor for welcoming me to Shanghai, and say I very much enjoyed my first morning here. We did go to the library, my wife and I did, and we met with a number of citizens from in and around Shanghai who are involved in one way or another in China's remarkable transformation. And they helped us a lot to understand what is going on in China. I also want to say a word of appreciation to President Jiang for the very good meeting we had in Beijing and for making it possible for me to reach out to the people of China through televising our press conference together. And then, of course, I went to Beijing University yesterday, ``Beida,'' and spoke with the students there and answered questions. And that was also televised. And then to be here in Shanghai, one of the very most exciting places in the entire world, to have the chance to begin my visit here with this radio program is very exciting. So I don't want to take any more time. I just want to hear from the questioners and have a conversation, so that when it's over, perhaps both the American people and the people of China will understand each other better. Program Host Zuo Anlong . Mr. President, you already can see our TV screen--right in front of you there are so many people waiting in line to talk to you. We're really happy about this. How about we just start right here, okay? President Clinton. Let's do it.…
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