Political Quotes

“I join with the gentleman from New Jersey in praising the staff members who helped create these bills, not only the one under consideration, but the other two that deal with Hong Kong. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), a great champion for human rights. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Chris Smith for his incredible leadership in introducing this bipartisan legislation and for all of his work on human rights. I also thank Chairman Engel and Ranking Member McCaul, as well as Chairman Sherman, for their leadership and their support of this bill and bringing it before the House today for consideration. Behind me is a photograph taken on Monday night in Hong Kong's Chater Garden. It is estimated that 130,000 people took part in this rally calling on the United States Congress to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The Hong Kong people need international support, and I am proud that the United States House of Representatives is standing in solidarity with Hong Kong in their struggle. While the protests were sparked by the extradition bill, the heart of the discontent is that many of Hong Kong's political leaders do not represent the people. Instead, Hong Kong's leaders are beholden to the Chinese Government.…”