Political Quotes

“Woman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chairwoman, I rise in support of H.R. 3334, the STOP CCP Act, which was introduced by my colleague from Michigan, Congresswoman McClain, and ordered favorably reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Chinese Communist Party is responsible for some of the world's worst human rights violations and threats to international security. In Xinjiang, CCP-led genocide seeks to erase the history and culture of Uyghur Muslims, who live in constant fear. While Hong Kong was once known for its vibrant civil society and the rule of law, today it is under the iron fist of Beijing and many brave democracy advocates sit in jail. Our close friends in Taiwan live under constant military pressure, with incursions into their air defense identification zone. An oppressive PRC Coast Guard keeps pushing closer and closer to Taiwan's shores. The Tibetan people have and continue to suffer from decades of brutal repression designed to undermine their identity and culture. I am glad that we have the opportunity today to support an amendment to shine a spotlight on the abuse they endure. All of these egregious abuses and urgent threats are being directed and implemented by leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. The party's Central Committee, which this bill targets, is like the board of directors of the CCP.…”