"He owes it to the country. I think he owes it to the country."
"He owes the American people the truth. We need to get at the truth."
"We must stand up for human rights and hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions."
"I hope it has made a difference in the degree to which U.S. companies are willing to lend their prestige to the false display of peace and harmony the Beijing Olympics represent."
"But these Olympics are commencing and will show a face the Chinese government and Communist Party don't deserve to show to the world."
"I never thought I would see the day when that would be necessary, but the sad reality is here, and it's our mandate to document these cases."
"We are deeply honored that one of the greatest champions of human rights in China, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, is here to help frame our discussion of these cases."
"I can think of nobody better to hear from on the eve of the Beijing Olympics."
"Our criticism is not directed at the people of China or at Chinese heritage."
"When the International Olympic Committee awarded these Games to Beijing in 2015, China already had the worst human rights record of any country on the planet."
"It has gotten worse since."
"If given a choice, I believe no athlete would want to compete in a country committing genocide and crimes against humanity."