U.S. Relations With the People's Republic of China (2009)

U.S. Department of State

Remarks With Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu Before Their Meeting

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
October 2, 2009

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QUESTION: Madame Secretary -- Madame Secretary on this day (inaudible) China, and you are celebrating this, and millions of people are celebrating around the globe and also millions are captive and then both in China and others are in the prison, and including (inaudible). What do you have to say (inaudible) specifically?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, we certainly recognized the 60th anniversary. It will not surprise you to know that we are deepening our relationship, but we have many concerns. We don't agree with everything. But it was a historical recognition. Thank you.

QUESTION: Thank you, Madame Secretary.