On the recordJune 19, 1989
The United States hopes that the current tragedy in China [can] be brought to a peaceful end and that dialog will replace the atmosphere of suspicion and reprisal.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe United States hopes that the current tragedy in China [can] be brought to a peaceful end and that dialog will replace the atmosphere of suspicion and reprisal.
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Sanctions Against the Chinese Government
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