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Bill Clinton: The agreement made in 1984 by China and Great Britain...clearly commits China to respect not only the economic liberties…

On the recordApril 17, 1997
The agreement made in 1984 by China and Great Britain...clearly commits China to respect not only the economic liberties but also the political and civil liberties of the people of Hong Kong.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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The President's News Conference

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