Nancy Pelosi actually said...

I do not encourage them to speak out against the Chinese government there, because I fear for their safety if they do.

I -- as I say, as I wish the athletes well, I do not encourage them to speak out against the Chinese government there, because I fear for th...

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

We must always remember the human dimension behind our policy work. It is for prisoners of conscience that we speak out.