Chris Smith actually said...

If we do not speak out against human rights violations in China because of commercial interests, we lose all moral authority to speak out against human rights violations anywhere.

Context

Smith warns that ignoring China's abuses for profit undermines global human rights advocacy.

02/02/2022

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