Edward Markey actually said...

"The promotion and protection of human rights in China is in the U.S. national interest."

"I am deeply concerned about the ongoing crackdown against ethnic minority groups in China, including Tibetans, Uighurs, and Mongolians, as well as public interest lawyers, Internet activists, journali..."

"I also believe that the resolution should welcome the government's continuing efforts to improve the human rights situation in Burma and pursue political and economic reform as well as call for measur..."

"It is in our national interest to see a Middle East and north Africa that is peaceful and prosperous; and we will continue to promote democracy, human rights, and inclusive economic growth."