Clinton defends trip to China

(CNN) -- Calling his administration's policy of "constructive engagement" both principled and pragmatic, Clinton answered his critics who say the U.S. should isolate China. "Choosing isolation over engagement would not make the world safer," Clinton said. "It would make it more dangerous. It would undermine, rather than strengthen, our efforts to foster stability in Asia. It will eliminate, not facilitate, cooperation on issues relating to weapons of mass destruction."

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