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Ralph Lee Abraham: “These findings make clear, Mr. President, that the government of China has been and continues to intentionally oppress…”

On the recordMarch 12, 1998
These findings make clear, Mr. President, that the government of China has been and continues to intentionally oppress its people. I do not believe that we can stand idly by, without so much as a complaint, as this continues. I firmly believe that it is America's duty as well as our interest to make the extra effort required to improve overall human rights conditions in China and to integrate her into the community of nations. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and I call on the President to demand that the Chinese government being itself into compliance with international standards of human rights and decency. I thank the Senator from Florida. I yield the floor.
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Ralph Lee Abraham
Louisiana

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Addressing human rights violations in China during Senate floor debate.

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