09/14/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The Federal Government must continue to challenge itself to enhance its ability to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a more diverse workforce."
"Our stake in China's progress and success is significant."
"The United States opposes the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Syria, and we support the universal rights of the Syrian people."
"I believe it is also in China's interest to see a deeper and broader security dialogue between the United States and China."