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It Is Important That Social, Political, And Religious Freedoms Grow In China. A Society Which Recognizes Religious Freedom Is A Society Which Will Recognize Political Freedom As Well.

Our Two Nations Have A Lot In Common, When You Think About It. We Were Both Founded By Immigrants Escaping Religious Persecution In Other Lands. We Both Have Built Vibrant Democracies. Both Our Countries Are Founded On Certain Basic Beliefs, That There Is An Almighty God Who Watches Over The Affairs Of Men And Values Every Life. These Ties Have Made Us Natural Allies, And These Ties Will Never Be Broken.

I Began My First Cabinet Meeting Since The Terrorist Attacks. As I Stepped Into The Room, The Team Broke Out In Sustained Applause. I Was Surprised, And I Choked Up At Their Heartfelt Support. The Tears Flowed For The Second Time In Two Days.

The Peaceful Transfer Of Authority Is Rare In History, Yet Common In Our Country. With A Simple Oath, We Affirm Old Traditions And Make New Beginnings.

I Promise You I Will Listen To What Has Been Said Here, Even Though I Wasn't Here.