04/21/2009
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"The United States strongly believes that the protection of human rights and freedom of religion is critical to China's prosperity, security, and stability."
"America's leadership in the Asia-Pacific was not merely peripheral to our future prosperity and security--it was indispensable."
"It is our shared interest to see that these standards are strengthened, not undermined."
"We will continue to reinforce the message that protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms... will make China more stable, more secure, and more prosperous."