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I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
Chen Guangcheng
The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
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