Jim McGovern actually said...

"Clearly a tremendous amount of change has happened in Tibet, for the better, because there is attention from the outside world, and especially the United States."

"Tibetans also... fit squarely in that category [of a people with a right to self-determination]."

"Tibet very clearly is under colonial rule today, and I think it should be recognized that way."

"I just think it's important to establish a full record here, not only for the Commission but for my colleagues."