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Max Baucus: The greatest leverage we have is China's own desire to achieve greater international respect, a more innovative economy…

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
The greatest leverage we have is China's own desire to achieve greater international respect, a more innovative economy, and a prosperous and stable society.
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Max Baucus
Democratic · Montana

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Baucus emphasizes China's desire for respect and stability as leverage for promoting human rights.

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