03/12/2003
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"The United States welcomes the emergence of a China that is peaceful and prosperous and that supports international institutions."
"I'll continue to discuss with President Hu the importance of respecting human rights and freedoms of the Chinese people."
"I appreciate China's role as host of the six-party talks, which will be successful only if North Korea makes the right strategic decision: to abandon all its nuclear weapons and existing nuclear progr..."
"I appreciate his continued service to our country."