Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the gentleman for his remarks. There has been no more determined or erstwhile supporter of the Tibetan people than Representative McGovern. I thank him for his longstanding efforts on their behalf which is really our behalf, as well, as a country. In closing, Mr. Speaker, for too long, the Tibetan people have suffered as Beijing systematically works to erase their religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity. The forced assimilation through centralized Chinese boarding schools and tearing children away from their families are beyond the pale, and its refusal to engage in meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama since 2010 only highlights Beijing's blatant disregard for resolving the Tibetan question. This is an important and timely measure, and I thank Senator Merkley, Representative McGovern, Chairman McCaul, and all those individuals involved in getting this bill to the finish line. I also want to extend my gratitude to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for her unwavering support of this bill and principled conviction to hold the PRC accountable for its human rights violations. Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join with all of us in supporting this important bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr.…”