"First and foremost, I'm pleased to hear that our 24 service men and women will finally be returned safely to their families and loved-ones here at home. Having personally pushed for strong trade relations with China, I'm frustrated and hurt by China's decision to detain the crew members for 11 days. China's action has called into question their commitment to join an international forum governed by the rule of law, and I hope we see a clear signal that the reformers, and not the military, are in charge in Beijing. That is critically important to China's ability to pursue normal commercial ties with the United States"
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