On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
If we do not--if we hesitate to speak out for human rights in China because of commercial interest, we lose all moral authority to speak out for human rights anyplace in the world.
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Pelosi emphasizes the importance of advocating for human rights over commercial interests.
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