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Reported I think a few days ago already but only now being mentioned in the MSM.
Ok. The U.S. has some warts. We're not perfect. And a frank discussion with China about our general foibles and imperfections as a country, about policy isn't such a bad thing. But let's dig a bit deeper.
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Politico said:A State Department official's expression of regret in human rights talks with China over Arizona's new immigration law has sparked sharp protests from conservatives, but a State Department spokesman didn't respond to a request to comment on the concession.
The AP reported that Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner told reporters that "officials also discussed Chinese complaints about problems with U.S. human rights, which have included crime, poverty, homelessness and racial discrimination.
Ok. The U.S. has some warts. We're not perfect. And a frank discussion with China about our general foibles and imperfections as a country, about policy isn't such a bad thing. But let's dig a bit deeper.
Politico said:QUESTION: Did the recently passed Arizona immigration law come up? And, if so, did they bring it up or did you bring it up?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY POSNER: We brought it up early and often. It was mentioned in the first session, and as a troubling trend in our society and an indication that we have to deal with issues of discrimination or potential discrimination, and that these are issues very much being debated in our own society.
Politico said:Writes Power Line's John Hinderaker:
What an idiot! China murdered millions of its citizens who opposed the government's Communist policies and allows most of its people little or no freedom. We, on the other hand, enforce our immigration laws. No, wait — actually we don't. That's why Arizona had to take a shot at it. Oh, by the way, Michael Posner, you clueless moron — China actually does enforce its immigration laws.
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