01/23/2007
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"America's leadership in the Asia-Pacific was not merely peripheral to our future prosperity and security--it was indispensable."
"On April 27, Secretary of State John Kerry highlighted ongoing official harassment of Tibetan Buddhists and restrictions on their faith as cause of great concern during public remarks."
"It is our shared interest to see that these standards are strengthened, not undermined."
"The United States strongly believes that the protection of human rights and freedom of religion is critical to China's prosperity, security, and stability."