Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 31, 2011
Chen not only overcame the hardships of being blinded at a young age, but succeeded in becoming an inspiring legal advocate.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

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Walz praises Chen Guangcheng's resilience and advocacy for human rights.

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