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February 23, 2009

Clinton Criticized for Comment on Human Rights in China
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Amnesty International and Students for a Free Tibet are criticizing
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for stating that human rights
concerns should not hinder cooperation with China. During her trip to
Asia last week, Clinton said, “But our pressing on those issues can’t
interfere on the global economic crisis, the global climate change
crisis and the security crisis.” Amnesty International said it was
"shocked and extremely disappointed” by Clinton’s remarks.



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