In July 1971, Henry Kissinger, President Nixon's National Security Advisor, made a secret trip to Beijing. Reflecting on the event, Kissinger stated, \"When we arrived in China, it was one of the most important occasions of our lives.\" This clandestine journey underscored a pivotal moment in international diplomacy.
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Kissinger: It was one of the most important occasions of our lives
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