[Notes:May 4, 2012][Notes:AP][Notes:New York][Notes:Jerome Cohen / Professor of Law, New York University]SOT: The original idea was first a period of study at an institution for the blind then at NYU Shanghai then perhaps at NYU New York. Now it may be he'll come here first, stay for a temporary period then go back to China and continue his work. We don't know. I like the Chinese expression: act flexibly according to the circumstances. And that's what we're doing. And so is the Chinese government. I was delighted to see their statement today. Very matter of fact, very dignified. No angry recrimination at this point. I hope that period has passed on both sides. And this is a way out now.SOT: If he wants to apply for a period of study abroad like every other Chinese citizen, let him make an application. And I don't think this is empty talk here. I think they mean this is a way out and it's a dignified way out, it's a good way out for the Chinese government and our government and for Chen and his family. So this could be ... I'm excited. I think this is the first opening I've seen in a very tough week.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE: -------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: ---------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: AP-----------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: ----------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: ----------------------------------MARKET EMBARGO (S): --------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------