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Why are we minding everyone else's business when we can't even get our own business in order. Let's clean our own homes first! Personally, I care that I have to decide whether to eat or pay for gas to go to work.

Hillary never mentioned Tibet when she and Bill were China and she addressed the Chinese on women's issues. This is jsut a diversion of Hillary's to take away publicity about Bill and Penn's support of the Columbia trade deal. Smoke and mirrors.

Hillary is such a loser!

.... Your point? .....

Obama08

We have had 8 years of "actions" – where has it gotten us?? I would rather be right from Day 1.

Come on. China oppresses those that decent. China is a human rights abuser. China devalues women. China should have never been awarded the Olympics. The free countries around the world should have put a stop to this. Clinton has the guts to say it like it is. That's more than we can say for Obama.

Tibet is PART OF CHINA. For them to be independent and have self-rule would be like, for example, Colorado being independent and having self-rule. The south tried that in the 1860s and it didn't work out very well.

That is why Obama is winning. He has a vision and a heart to understand the world and the people. He writes/gives great speeches; he makes good judgement and right calls; he has a good sense of humor and is charming… Why? Read his books and his speeches then you will understand. It's the heart that wins people.

The Clinton administration sold the US out to China, so why should I view Senator Clinton's actions as anything other than blatant hypocritical political jockeying?

Where were/are all these 'senators' the whole time we've been sucking up to China? Clearly waiting, again, for political expediency to say things now they've obviously never said before.

Typical bunch of sorry candidates for president.

Seriously, whre does anyone see any genuine change?

Hillary and Nader for the economic stimulus package for China.

To NZ, NJ and others

That is why Obama is winning. He has a visiont and a heart to understand the world and the people. He writes/gives great speaches; he makes good judgement and right calls; he has a good sense of humor and is charming... Why? Read his books and his speeches then you will understand. It's the heart that wins people.

We have borrowed so much money from China, that I doubt this would be the best political move. China has our economy in their hands. Further, I hardly think that publicly insulting a country is the best way to get them to make a move on human rights.

I am not opposed to using the threat of not attending the opening ceremony as a bargaining chip, but these negotiations and any hard balling needs to be done behind closed doors. I don't think China will respond well to public bullying, but private negotiations could be effective.

Can't really blame HRC for her stance of China, she is doing all she can to win, if China were favored she'd be saying how she is best friends with the government. She'll say whatever she has to win.

For all of you out there who think that the US can be tough on China, here's the REALITY: we are in DEBT to China! Billions are owed to that miserable country. So don't expect Hillary, McBush or Obama ......... or W., to do anything about poor Tibet. All they can do IS talk.

OBAMA 08-– NO TO: BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH-CLINTON!

Everyone has known for months China would host the Olympics and China's position on human rights, so why wasn't it protested long ago. Hillary's position now is no different than her vote for the Iraq war which she now protest against.

U.S. out of those Olympics will equate to a financial fiasco for the Chinese government. No U.S. team = no U.S. interest = no U.S advertising and limited broadcasting.

Yes, it sucks that the "Games of Peace" have to become a political tool, but, $$$$$ threats seem to be all the Chinese want to listen to.

America is weak and so is China. That's why we need Hillary.

Hilary and Nader.

China invaded Tibet over 50 years ago and the world "leaders" did not blink an eye. Tibet has never been part of China. Unfortunately it took a sporting event to bring notice of China's aggression.

This is politics, people. So quit asking so much of the candidates. The fact that Hillary is demanding Bush to do something shows that she is a leader. Bush will do what she says because Bushes and Clintons are friends. Friends listen to each other. Right?

Hillary and Nader 2008.

yeah. google Clinton Walmart board and see how much she cares about the human rights issues in China. Also pay attention to her stance on unions during her tenure.

Why want you report on Bill Clinton dealing with the Columbians?

The Clinton's don't seem to mind about China when it is from their country they are making multi-millions from, along with Dubai!!! Oh, I guess in that context it is okay. I agree with the person who said put the economic sanctions on China and increase the US trade to China, and decrease some of the China- lead based crap to the US. That is important, the only people who care about the Olympics opening ceremonies are those in the Olympics. They have worked very hard for their accomplishment and they don't deserve all this political bashing of the event by everyone. Let's boycott something real from China, not Olympic ceremonies.

Let's not get technical people. I can't stand for people to say that Hillary was not tough or bold when Bill was in office. Yes, part of the $109 million dollar income was generated by undocumented dealings with China, but THAT WAS DIFFFERENT. I swear.

Hillary and Nader for America. 2008.

Hillary didn't seem to have a problem with China's human rights when she served on the Wal-Mart board. During her tenure there, imports from China rose exponentially. She was also strangely silent during Wal-Mart's attacks on unions.

and two if Bush does not attend the opening ceremony, Hillary and her pundits will claim the moral high ground and victory over Bush!

Isn't this the United states of China? Good lord help us. Boycott Boycott Boycott now!!!! HILLARY 08-09-10-11-12-13-14 15.

President Clinton granted China most favored nation status. Where was Hillary having tea when that happened?

I hardly think she's so strong, by boycotting the opening ceremony and thinking that will change something.

I can only hope her campaign leader is not simultaneously working to set up even worse trade deals with them. Nahhh....that would never happen.

AJ April 9th, 2008 9:56 am ET

"I'm a Clinton supporter but Hillary needs to butt out. If they really want to do something meaningful they will impose trade sanctions on China. Otherwise it's just a lot of posturing."

I agree that it's not enough to boycott.

However, it is a terrible statement to appear to tacitly approve by attending.

Too late, money is more important than principles. That's a shame.

If you Hillary-supporters think Bush snubbing the opening ceremony of Olympics is going bring about anything meaningful then you are dumber than I thought.

If China is such a terrible place to hold the Olympics, then why was it chosen?!?!

Hillary's current position on the Olympics held in China is in stark contrast to her position 6 or 7 months ago. Hillary's campaign knows this stance by Hillary is a win-win scenario for her, because one it tries to divert attention away from false Bosnia Trip Tarmac story, the false uninsured pregnant woman dying story, the $109 million Clinton wealth story, and the Mark Penn, Howard Wolfson, and Bill Clinton Colombian Trade Deal story!

I know it's merely coincidental, but has anyone else noticed that whenever something happens which gives Clinton an edge in the polls the stock market surges? Likewise when Clinton takes a hit and Obama jumps upward the market suddenly plunges. I'm personally neutral and like I said, I realize this is just coincidence, but interesting nonetheless.

Why has she waited until now to speak out, it couldn't have anything to do with the upcoming primaries could it and her desperation to steal the nomination?
Bold, strong, she is not, opportunistic definitely.

Lets see how many comments CNN lets go on this topic. They seem to close the comment section on any post that are negative on Obama. Like the "Clinton backer to Obama: Explain unanswered Wright questions". Only 33 comments? Come on CNN!

I can hop on the band wagon too, watch:

China sucks, and they are bad.

Not to hard Hill-lie-ary.

Yes, he always straddles the fence. He will wait to see what the popular opinion is and then go that way. Never take a stance, never answer a question and always skirt the issues. He is probably writing another ho-hum speech.

Hillary 08

Obama is Nothing but a Talker, and Hillary is out front as always!!!!! Obama YES WE CAN TALK!!!!!!!!

The Somola and Rawanda incident happened on the Clinton's watch. They did nothing.

Wasn't this Nancy Pelosi's idea last week? Way to copy Hill, let's try being original. And also, from what I have read, the violence in Tibet has been going on for beyond a decade, so why is it that she never took action as first lady? She could have done something for the Tibetian women back then...just my opinion

Hillary has consistantly spoken out against human rights violations. She is vehemently opposed to these violations. Obama is merely disturbed????

Leave Olympics alone, don’t ruin Olympics. Leave something good to this world. Let people have a dream about this world.

Does CNN not have any pictures of Obama? No matter the story or the headline, it is always topped with a Hillary picture!

This is the pot calling the kettle black...We (The United States) have enough of our own issues to address to be sticking our nose in other peoples business. Can we address our issues????? please! If you don't like what they are doing in China, don't buy their goods.

Typical bleeding heart liberal attitude. Only if it is easy does her heart bleed. How about the Iraq's fate if the US pulls out? How about abortion. (Murder of unborn defenseless, voiceless, most vulnerable members of the human race.) Where is your bleeding heart? Oh... I forgot...They can't vote!

If you feel the need to protest, then why not buy goods made in America??

The power is in your purse. SO SHUT UP AND USE IT!!

HIllary addresses the issue of China adamantly with a prompt solution to boycott. she has always stood up for human rights.

Now here's is Obama's response to the human rights violations in China: "I'm deeply disturbed......I'm torn because the Olympics is a way for the world to come together." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????

This country is full of idiots for supporting this man who can;t come up with a real solution....only says I'm disturbed. JUST WORDS!!!!! NO ACTION!!!!!

Hillary,
Go home, this is NOT your call to make.
Got any more LIES for us this week?
Oh, you're having Lanny Davis speak for you now?
BOO!

HIllary will boycott, but Bill will be there for the photo op.....This is kinda a non issue as the WH has said that there are no travel plans to begin with? Plus non of these candidates are the actual President yet! Thus this is a mute point, anyone can say anything when they are not the ones making the decisions and dealing with the ramifications, not about any stance here, just politics and trying to get votes.

Talk is cheap when your opinion is actually U.S. policy.
Bet they'd be preaching another sermon if they really had to deal with the pissing off the chinese–at a time when there military spending is the largest part of the budget, they are modernized, well armed–and our nation is stumbling around just keeping the Afgan and Iraq campaigns staffed and armed.

What stupid people. Neither Manny, Moe, or Jane should even be in the race for President!!

Go obama

If BHO, HRC, or JM think they can influence China on human rights, then they must be smoking something really strong. Or, they are not as bright as many think.

China will not be punished for any of the actions. Period. End of discussion.

HILLARY WAS NOT BOLD AND DECISIVE ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA WHEN BILL CLINTON OPENED UP TRADE WITH CHINA IN 1998.SO WHY NOW?

She went to China in 1995, but she didn't say anything to stop China's support for the Genocide in Southern Sudan. Also, the last time i checked, China was not good to Tibet back then. Like always, she will say anything to get elect. How pathetic!. Why can she shut up!.

NEWSFLASH!...Clinton was not the first to suggest this...It was suggested on CNN last week...Clinton hasn't had an original thought or suggestion in years so please don't credit her with this one.

Harsh but hopeful she can get more money from them! Hillary is
becoming irrelevant in the political scope and will go down in
history as the one who couldn't tell the truth when it counted!
Her campaign is turning into a joke. At first funny, then disgusting,
and now pathetic!

Wasn't this Nancy Pelosi's idea last week? Way to copy Hill, let's try being original. And also, from what I have read, the violence in Tibet has been going on for beyond a decade, so why is it that she never took action as first lady? She could have done something for the Tibetian women back then…..just my opinion

It is my sincere hope, that the little intellectual elite that foisted upon the athletes of the world, the nation of China, as the host country, with little thought to how the rest of the world would react will learn from this mistake.

But, being intellectual elites, they probably won't.

See, they know better than us. See?

See- she always takes a stand- even if it may leave her bruised or open to attacks. She is bold, decisive. Obama is such a weak candidate who always takes the politically safe route. The only thing audacious about him his that he is running for president with a thin uninspiring resume.

Her catter walling will do no good. None of it will. We hold no influence with China. They can beat us economically and militarily so I don't think Hill's "high moral ground and better sensibilities" really matter to them.

She's just a clanging cymbal.

This world needs a break, why can’t you leave Olympics alone, make it happen. You’ve ruined Iraq peoples’ life. Please don’t ruin Olympics. There’re many ways to approach different value. You’ve chosen a wrong one. You don’t have a good view about this world. You can’t be a good president, and you can never be a world leader.

President Bush not attending the opening ceremony is not a full-on boycott and other world leaders will follow suit. It sends a message.
Hillary is a "doer", McCain and Obama are sitting back to see what happens. With so many issues boiling over, our economy and Iraq, we need action NOW, not distractions. Call it posturing, but in the end, Hillary is calling for a solution where a problem exists.

Hillary and Bill '08 to make the country STRONGER THAN EVER

- What are you afraid of America, a road that leads to peace and prosperity, like that of which we had in the 90's!

This is what we SHOULD be reading about in the campaigning process, the candidates views on current events and policy-making.

Again, Senator Clinton has a strong, defined solution, while Senator Obama offers a wishy-washy non-answer.

Go Hillary!

Why is it everytime someone backs Obama, His fans add them as his VP? ex – OBAMA/CASEY '08???

You would think you guys were voting for the next American Idol! This is scary!

Yes, she is the first to speak out and she will be the ONLY one to move and gets things done in a better way in the White House.

I hear Obama is outspending her 4 to 1 in Pennsylvania on TV ads, etc. Well, he did that in Ohio and TX and still lost.

PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTH CAROLINA...WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU TO DO THE RIGHT THING. VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY FOR HILLARY!!

There's no way that China would "boycott" the US for using torture....because China uses torture on a regular basis. Silly argument.

Hillary has been arguing for human rights in China (and everywhere else) for many years and people do listen to what she has to say, regardless of what the Obamamaniacs think. She is well respected around the globe when it comes to human rights and that won't ever change. She is the only one who is capable of addressing these issues, and probably McCain as well considering his experience as a POW.

But, once again, Obama is mysteriously "absent" when it comes to addressing important issues. Maybe he's spending his time writing a speech about it so that he can sound "presidential" when he talks about it in front of a huge crowd. Or he will accuse Hillary and McCain of "racism" because they merely made mention of another culture and what took place there.

what if China urges us to close Guantanamo? I am not supporting china here but as a matter of fact, situation is far bettter in China than in Guantanamo. you know many monks Dalai Lama killed? nobody knows his history and western media is totally biased on this issue.

"Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none." – Thomas Jefferson

Meanwhile...,

In January alone, Americans bought 20.3 BILLION dollars more in goods from China than the Chinese bought from America.

Great job on Iraq hearing. Obama had to speak first so he could leave early, big misake, he did not know what to ask without pre-questions by fellow members. His stump position was all he had, did not vote for the war, DUH...People should have gotten a pretty good idea of how inexperienced he really is...

As usual Hillary Clinton – the leader – is front and center on this issue...

Obama? silence

Did something change in China since the Clintons were in office?? I don't think so, the U.S. has been wanting China to change it's way for a long time, but since it's Bush lets make something out of it.

The Chinese government is wrong for not allowing the people of the Tibetian province to voice their opinions. To try an silent the call for democracy. To crush the idea of and independent Tibet. I would still have to agree with President Bush on this matter, that Politics, and sports should not interfer with each other. That we can put our political differences aside and focus on the Olympic games.
I BELIEVE THIS IS JUST ANOTHER POLITICAL STUNT BY SEN. CLINTON TO JUST GET VOTES. I believe she could care less about the HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES THAT EFFECT THE PEOPLE OF TIBET.
IF SHE CARED SO MUCH ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE, THEN WHY DIDN'T SHE DO MORE DURING PRESIDENTS CLINTON'S ADMINSTRATION TO STOP THE GENOCIDE THAT OCCURIED RAWANDA, IN APRIL OF 1994.
I guess HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES are only a concern to Sen. Clinton when it is and ELECTION YEAR.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/CASEY '08

Hillary is the only candidate who had the courage to go to China and speak harshly about its human rights record.

Go Hillary...out next great leader!!!

China is a big bully and the sooner we set them in there place the better and easier it will be. Don't let it fester. Nip it in the bug. And yes down with NAFTA.

Hope Tibet can be rid of China and the IRON HAND rule. They don't want it and it is being forced on them. Let the high country stand on its own and live in peace.

They should be treated like CUBA!!!

Who cares if she was the first. It makes no difference who was first or last. They all agree in the end, that is what counts.

China could boycott the U.S. for our pro-torture legislation for crying out loud!!

Hillary Clinton has been vocal about that since the 90s. She gets respected by prime ministers of many other countries for her effort. Her words have more weight than Obama in their eyes. I lived half of my life in another country, I can tell you that this anti-US thing is no joke. With so many enemies, she is the best candidate to fix the relationships.

Really? This is laughable. Lie-a-day Hillary playing politics with an issue that's been around for how long now? This opportunist only speaks out now because she hopes it will favor her in the public eye. Yep, this finger-in-the-wind-but ilkely-to-change position is about as solid as the "speech" she gave at the womens' conference in Beijing (You know, the one that allegedly bolsters her foreign policy "experience") which by her own applied standards "doesn't count".

While skipping the opening Olympic ceremonies in Beijing is largely symbolic, at least it is a start. As many believe China should not have been the host country.

I believe Senator Obama is on the right path talking tough about human right violations. When the Olympic games are completed, China will still have its human rights issues and this is a much larger issue that will exist well after the games.

We need a tough policy but as many of you know China is supporting our economy and if they decide to stop their economic trade with the US this could potentially have a more devastating effect on our desperate economy.

China has the US in its grip and we must devise a strategy that will ensure our economic independence and growth as well as influence and encourage China to change its policies. This is a fine line to walk and I believe with a new President, preferably Senator Obama, we as a united country will work as one United States to ensure that human right violations within China and Tibet are stopped and to limit China's influence in DarFur. China has been brutal in Tibet!

I'm a Clinton supporter but Hillary needs to butt out. If they really want to do something meaningful they will impose trade sanctions on China. Otherwise it's just a lot of posturing.

The lady cares and my home state of Pennsylvania knows it.

She lied again! She didn't raise $20 millions in March... On April 20 she has to tell the truth.. only two days before Penn when it will be too late for voters to re-consider their support for her – the biggest liar in modern American politics..

Bratt

Ole' Hillary has never said a peep about Tibet until it was politically expedient. We have to be very careful about our relationship with China since we owe them billions of dollars.

The Clintons allowed the outsourcing of many our jobs to China. The Clintons had an illicit Chinese connection and contributor. At one point, the Chinese were even manufacturing hats for our military. Isn't it amazing how the Clintons continue to change their stance whenever it is politically convenient??????????????????????

Stop trying to bash China to score prolitical points! The Candidates are just trying to divert attention from their own campaign problems!

what a cheap shot !

Hillary Clinton lied about meeting Martin Luther King Jr, she was against the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ladies does not know how to tell the thruth.

She setup Obama by having Bill Clinton buddies start the NAFTA lie.

Now her lies are starting to comeback on her.

One sad lady

Bad Idea Hills. You think China, one of the world's great superpowers, is going to bow down and respond to public pressure? China will not be shamed and humiliated in this way by its peers. They won't respond to this kind of pressure on principal. Only closed door private pressure will have any sway. Tell it like it is, not what you think we want to hear.

Americans are dead wrong about this Tibet thing, what happened in Tibet is not just a protest, it is a riot, a terror; how can you kill innocent people while you are calling for your own human rights?!

How can you call a behevior a peaceful protest while you tried to hurt a disabled your girl and grab the olympic torch from her?!

Yes, china has a lot of problems, most of them are corruption related; but the western are dead wrong this time!

China is our #1 trading partner, we get loans from them. At a time when we have a war to pay for, it's not the best time to poke them with a stick.

Again, where was Hillary's concern for the people of Rwanda during the first Clinton stent? Its a publicity stunt as far as I am concerned. The only 2 things the Clintons truly care about is the money and power. The rest is just an act.

When those so called "peaceful protesters" attack a young woman torch bearer on wheelchair in Paris, were they really for human-rights?

China is one of Hillarys Big Backers for President. She does not want to piss them off. Along with Columbia She in their pockets to.

I don't understand..........

It was Bill Clinton who decoupled human rights status from most favorite nation status.

George Bush just followed what ever was there.
I am not a supporter of Bush.

But Clinton's remarks are unfair.

CNN you don't publish anything I right against Clintons or is it my race that you keep my comments out of this??

Asian American Citizen

Wasn't this Nancy Pelosi's idea last week? Way to copy Hill, let's try being original. And also, from what I have read, the violence in Tibet has been going on for beyond a decade, so why is it that she never took action as first lady? She could have done something for the Tibetian women back then.....just my opinion

Stop trying to use China to score political points!

I've watched Hillary Clinton very carefully and as a woman close to her age, I want to like her. But, I don't. My observation is that she is disengenuous. I see it in her face and the way in which she changes her demeanour and voice (becoming more folksy when speaking to rural folks) and more dramatic when speaking to persons with black skin. Its as if she has a script, ie, "this is how to behave in this situation compared with that situation, etc." She does not appear to be authentic and that is troublesome. Consequently, whatever position she takes on anything, I continue to ask myself what is in it for her first and the American people second.

Wow, HRC is not for China. Wasn't it Bill who gave them "Favored Nation" trade status? I wonder if she was in those meeting too?

Hillary is a true leader!

Barack is a political puppet and parrot waiting to see how Hillary's stance affects her political stance. Once again, this so-called agent of change will just wait to see what politically advances him before ever making a commitment. Can we say no backbone??

Why does Hillary Clinton care what President Bush does regarding the Olympics? He will do what he wants without anyone suggesting or advising, so it really doesn't matter. China needs to improve their ways when it comes to human life and free Tibet!

Translation of Barack being torn about his views:

I'm unable to make a decision.

Elizabeth Edwards supports and endorses Hillary's health care plan....WHERE'S THE STORY CNN???????
If she had siad the same about BO, YOU WOULD BE ALL OVER IT!!!!!
Bias....thy name is CNN.....