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Joe Lieberman: “I take this moment to speak generally to the amendment that is before the Senate regarding China policy and the overall…”

On the recordJune 22, 1998
I take this moment to speak generally to the amendment that is before the Senate regarding China policy and the overall question before the country about China policy, as President Clinton prepares to leave for China later this week. Mr. President, this debate is nothing new. Nonetheless, it takes on a special meaning and intensity, because it happens in the week in which the President will go to China.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Discussing China policy amendments in relation to President Clinton's upcoming visit to China.

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