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On the recordFebruary 25, 1999
I happen to remain convinced that sustained, active dialog and engagement with the Chinese leadership is the wisest course, but in these discussions we must be frank and open and the interests of both our Nations must be served. The United States can continue to make contributions towards systemic changes that will instill the rule of law in China which would, for example, make summary trials a thing of the past.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Discussing U.S.-China relations and the importance of dialogue and rule of law.

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