as some of the bigest global polluterson the planet, have been abusing trade agreements like APEC by transfering to countries where they may operate without being disrupted by environmental protection. "Free trade" has already granted a ghastly amount of power to businesses, permitting them to effect government policy.
             Secretary of State (Asia Pacific), Raymond Chan, expresses our governments position, affirming that "discussion of human rights and social development might impede progress on economic and trade issues." We give praise to and give special treatment to mass murderers such as Jiang Zemin of China andGeneral Suharto of Indonesia, when APEC pays a visit. Jiang Zemin was compliant in the Tiananmen square massacre, referring to it as "much ado about nothing," and was liable for the heavy crackdown that ensued. Suharto is accountable (among other things) for the appeals from dissidents in both countries, Canada withholds their position on human rights and refuses to take a stand
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