Obama ask Hu to hold ‘further dialogue’ with Dalai Lama
Jan. 20 (Tibet.net): At the Jan. 19 joint press conference with Chinese President Hu Jintao at White House, President Barack Obama said the United States supports “further dialogue between the government of China and the representatives of the Dalai Lama to resolve concerns and differences, including the preservation of the religious and cultural identity of the Tibetan people.”
“I reaffirmed America’s fundamental commitment to the universal rights of all people. That includes basic human rights like freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly, of association and demonstration, and of religion — rights that are recognized in the Chinese constitution. As I’ve said before, the United States speaks up for these freedoms and the dignity of every human being, not only because it is part of who we are as Americans, but we do so because we believe that by upholding these universal rights, all nations, including China, will ultimately be more prosperous and successful,” President Obama said.
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