Political Quotes

“I would like to call to the attention of my colleagues an article on ``Improving Human Rights in China'' written by Jim Dorn, vice president for academic affairs at the Cato Institute. Dorn advocates that Congress return to legislation ``designed to change China's stand on human rights and to liberate the Chinese people from religious and political persecution.'' This call is particularly timely given the most recent wave of repression against those inside China who seek to widen freedom and political discourse in that country. Higher taxes in the form of higher tariffs is not the answer, as Dorn points out. However, that does not mean America and the U.S. Congress, and, indeed, the President, should not be strongly advocating the rule of law and respect for political dissent in China. I recommend Jim Dorn's piece to my colleagues and encourage continued vigilance in the defense of civil liberties and freedom for the Chinese people.”