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Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has been the strength of America.

Ethnic diversity adds richness to a society.

I'm somewhat overwhelmed by the microblogging that takes place in China, and the smartphones and all the people that want to take pictures of myself and my family.

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China's history is marked by thousands of years of world-changing innovations: from the compass and gunpowder to acupuncture and the printing press. No one should be surprised that China has re-emerged as an economic superpower.

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If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China.

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In rural parts of China, it's like stepping back into the era of my grandfather or great-grandfather - not much has changed.

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We've come a long way since Nixon's first visit to China, or Carter's reestablishment of diplomatic relations.

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I've been through WTO riots in Seattle, massive earthquakes, major floods... forest fires. I just try to be as even-keeled and calm as possible.

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One of the last books I read was 'Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime' by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. It gives a really good behind-the-scenes look at the campaigns. I didn't ask the president how accurate it was. I wouldn't ask him that.

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On top of my to-do list in preparing for Beijing is 'On China' by Henry Kissinger, who has had firsthand experience with every top Chinese leader since Mao, so his insights are valuable and his access is perhaps unrivaled.

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