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Bill Clinton: I think they made a mistake. And before I leave here, as a matter of fact in just a few minutes, I'm going to do an…

On the recordJune 24, 1998
I think they made a mistake. And before I leave here, as a matter of fact in just a few minutes, I'm going to do an interview with Radio Free Asia correspondents to send a clear signal that we don't believe ideas need visas and that we support freedom of the press in our country. I think in a way it will help to highlight some of the very important issues that we wanted to discuss. I hope that this trip will not only allow me to learn more about China and allow the American people to learn more about China but will help me to explain America and what we believe in and why to not only the Government but to the people of China and this is a good beginning here.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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