Secretary Clinton Speaks With Chen Guangcheng

U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, right; with Chen Guangcheng, center; at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China, on May 1, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

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Today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke with Chen Guangcheng. Following their conversation, the Secretary released the following statement:

“I am pleased that we were able to facilitate Chen Guangcheng’s stay and departure from the U.S. Embassy in a way that reflected his choices and our values. I was glad to have the chance to speak with him today and to congratulate him on being reunited with his wife and children.

“Mr. Chen has a number of understandings with the Chinese government about his future, including the opportunity to pursue higher education in a safe environment. Making these… more »

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