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"I was disappointed to see the small number of Catholics here-not counting foreigners and diplomats, of course. How bad is the persecution?"
Yu shrugged. "It depends on where you are, and the political climate, and the personality of the local party leadership. Sometimes they leave us alone-especially when foreigners are here, with their TV cameras. Sometimes they can become very UGG Boots Clearance strict, and sometimes they can harass us directly. I have been questioned many times, and been subjected to political counseling." He looked up and smiled. "It's like having a dog bark at you, Eminence. You need not answer back. Of course, you will be spared any of that," the Baptist pointed out, noting DiMilo's diplomatic status, and his resulting personal inviolability.
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