"..Naturally, I am also aware that, in the United States, different views can be expressed, and this is a reflection of democracy. And therefore I would like to quote a Chinese saying which goes, 'Seeing it once is better than hearing about it 100 times."--Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, speaking a press conference with U.S. President Bill Clinton on October 29, 1997. One of the reasons i opened this website is also the reason why i gave "Irangate" Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh what i did. (Take these sidesteps to refresh your memory on this point. List of Contents for the first submission.
List of Contents for the second submission.
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That is, consistent with a "principle" i learned from Thomas Jefferson, that in order to make the "best" possible judgments, you need to know the truth. I would suggest to you that this "principle" defines the essence of leadership: It is the responsibility of leaders to provide the truth so their followers can make informed judgments in their "best" interests, which, taken together, epitomize their collective "values"--be they together a common religious faith, a collective philosophy, or...a nationality. ...Of course this is why i put the other Jefferson quote at the bottom of the index page of this website. And presumably CNN, in quoting it in their feature, "Is Washington For Sale?", And this is fundamental to at least the American system of jurisprudence as it is structured (if perhaps not always practised). Witness the alleged "trial of the century." On the first day of the trial, Judge Lance Ito admonished and sanctioned the Simpson defense team for not disclosing to the prosecution its entire docket of evidence in advance of that date. PERRY MASON LINK TO CHINAHUMANRIGHTS CYBERCITY HONG KONG WEBSITE

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