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Jim McGovern

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Jim McGovern is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 1997. He has been a strong advocate for issues such as hunger, human rights, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, McGovern has focused on policies aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting social justice. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts to improve access to healthcare for all Americans.

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May 1, 2022

He can end this war, if he wants to. And we all hope and pray that he would do that. I mean, this is his war.

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May 1, 2022

What Putin is doing is evil. And, at the end of the day, I believe that evil will not triumph here, that the Ukrainian people, with the help of the international community, will stand tall, and be able to push the Russians back.

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Apr 26, 2022

This is not a Democratic or Republican. We are all working on this together.

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Apr 26, 2022

We deserve to know as Members of Congress but certainly as cattle producers what happened and if there was any collusion, if there was any price-fixing.

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Apr 26, 2022

I expect today that there will be differences of opinions and even disagreement--but I also expect civil discourse.

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Apr 26, 2022

Witness intimidation is unacceptable, and it is not conduct befitting this treasured institution, the Congress of the United States.

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Apr 26, 2022

Fair and competitive markets should engender opportunities for many, and not just benefit a few at the top.

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Apr 26, 2022

We need to make sure that we have the public's confidence that it is not true.

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Apr 26, 2022

I am concerned that in the last 40 years this country has lost its grip on the free market component of capitalism.

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Apr 26, 2022

Fear cannot run our Congress. Fairness runs our Congress. Openness runs our Congress.

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Apr 26, 2022

We have to make sure it is answered.

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Apr 4, 2022

We need the U.S. Government to push for accountability also at the UN.

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Apr 4, 2022

So I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today about the threats to the Mongolian, Tibetan, and Uyghur languages under PRC policies.

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Apr 4, 2022

We need the U.S. Government to do that. That is the beginning. That's where we start.

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Apr 4, 2022

I will never, ever, ever forget it.

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Apr 4, 2022

Language is a political instrument, means, and proof of power.

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Apr 4, 2022

Is the Chinese government and Party deliberately eroding the language rights of ethnic minorities in a quest for majoritarian political control?

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Apr 4, 2022

Those of both parties who care about human rights ought to recognize their incredible work.

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Apr 4, 2022

I would like to make the following recommendations to the United States Congress: One, conduct further hearings and testimonies to investigate the serious human rights violations in Southern Mongolia, in particular the ongoing cultural…

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Apr 4, 2022

I look forward to today's witnesses helping the Commission better understand the costs to communities of these policies as we work with Uyghurs, Tibetans, Mongolians, and others to protect their cultures from destruction.

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Apr 4, 2022

Thank you for holding this hearing. I will yield back.

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Apr 4, 2022

The report takes countless hours to research, write, fact-check, and publish.

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Mar 28, 2022

I just want to let you know your advocacy, today you have just got a new sponsor on that bill.

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