5 Quotes by Jim Sasser

We have to recognize that there are limits on how we can influence the policy not just of China but many other countries on the whole question of human rights,

We're dealing here with different cultures, and although we must continue to express our concerns in a very vigorous and a very forthright manner, we must understand that human rights is one of a whole constellation of issues in which our government engages the Chinese government and the Chinese people.

The problem ... is that this whole thing could spin out of control,

One congressman asked 'I just want to know if you've accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior. The minister looked stunned, and he said 'no.' The whole table almost fell on the floor. The congressman was quite serious. That was his litmus test.

If you want to treat China as an enemy, you have a much better chance of making them an enemy than if you treat them as a potential friend.