“In fact, when his Holiness comes here, I can tell you his message will be not one of talking about splitting China, nor about criticizing China. In fact, he will be here with the simple message, saying he wants to reach out to the Chinese. He wants to be someone who can help stabilize China.”
“Because [the Chinese] see this all as a conspiracy. They see all this as if he is here just to embarrass them. But having said that, I think the Chinese leaders are much more responsive to international concern. I do not want to use the word pressure, (but just) international concern.”
“We are gathered here tonight not out of any bitterness. We believe this visit is important. Unless there is dialogue between the U.S. and China, the U.S. cannot help us.”
