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US disappointed Olympics didn't open China more

''We encourage the government of China to demonstrate respect for human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of religion, of all people during the Olympic Games and beyond,'' a U.S. Embassy statement said Sunday.''We are disappointed that... ...full story at digg

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