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Jim McGovern: “Today let us recognize that the greatest tribute Congress can make to the fallen freedom fighters of Tiananmen is to use…”

On the recordJune 3, 2019
Today let us recognize that the greatest tribute Congress can make to the fallen freedom fighters of Tiananmen is to use our influence to advance the democratic aspirations of that generation.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Calls for Congress to honor Tiananmen victims by promoting democracy.

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