Although foreign policy is still about national interests, "we also recognize we must advance those interests by developing a community of nations in which people can share in common values, " he said.

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The Hillsborough Agreement was to the benefit of the entire community and it was time for all parties to put aside their political positions in the interests of the common good, said Mr McGuinness.

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The vital interests of the United States, of our friends and allies in the region, and of the entire international community are at risk, and the United States will act accordingly to protect those common interests.

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Doing so also means encouraging Beijing to define its national interests more in terms of common global concerns and to take responsibility for helping the international community address global problems.

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