At home, toward its own people, it can be ruthless. Abroad, toward its neighbors, it can be reckless. When I am president, China will know that America's values are always part of America's agenda. Our advocacy of human freedom is not a formality of diplomacy, it is a fundamental commitment of our country. The case for trade is not just monetary, but moral - not just a matter of commerce, but a matter of conviction.
Economic freedom creates habits of liberty.
And habits of liberty create expectations of democracy. There are no guarantees, but there are good examples, from Chile to Taiwan. This is happening already. But neither is it our enemy. As I've said before, China is a competitor , to be faced without ill will and without illusions.