I'm concerned that her allegation of sexual assault against the senior Chinese official will not be investigated by the justice system and that she may not receive any needed psychological support as a victim of trauma.

We must stand up for human rights and hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions.

I take great care to make this distinction clear. I hope that all my fellow commissioners do as well.

The fact that this is happening now, it's unconscionable.

I’ll close by quoting Lee Cheuk-yan, a former legislator who has devoted his life to keeping alive the memory of those who died fighting for freedom in Tiananmen Square.

I hope that they don't see themselves as a vehicle simply to promote the propaganda that the government is going to put forward.

the IOC--those that go along to get along under these circumstances are complicit.

Can you explain what RSDL is? What should the UN and the U.S. be doing about this practice?

I would say to our athletes: You're there to compete. Do not risk incurring the anger of the Chinese government, because they are ruthless.

The idea that you could be holding an Olympics in a country that is engaged in genocide, I mean, boy--I can't believe that that in and of itself wasn't enough for them to take a pass on China.

I can think of nobody better to hear from on the eve of the Beijing Olympics.

I hope it will provide support to Olympians who fear for their freedom of expression, their data privacy, and their basic rights.

Thank you for your tireless advocacy on behalf of your uncle.

She has been a principled voice for human rights in China and Tibet for decades.

But these Olympics are commencing and will show a face the Chinese government and Communist Party don't deserve to show to the world.

I think it speaks volumes about her commitment to human rights.

Our criticism is not directed at the people of China or at Chinese heritage.

I never thought I would see the day when that would be necessary, but the sad reality is here, and it's our mandate to document these cases.