Political Quotes

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, let me first say that I want to be clear that my opposition that I will announce briefly to moving this resolution by UC today is not by any means because I disagree with the assessment of China's abhorrent human rights record or the importance of the Olympics living up to the highest standards of upholding human dignity. The Olympic Charter states that the goal of Olympism is to promote ``a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.'' Beijing has not, by a long shot, earned the honor of hosting the 2022 games. Now, my record is crystal clear when it comes to calling out and condemning China's horrific record on human rights and the threat it poses to the United States and the rest of the international community. As my colleagues know, during my years in Congress, I have introduced, advocated for, and helped pass legislation on behalf of the people of Xinjiang, Tibet, Chinese civil society dissidents, a democratic and autonomous Hong Kong, and supporting democracy across the Indo-Pacific region. Just recently, I introduced a comprehensive bill to strengthen the United States across various sectors to best confront and counter China's efforts. I also recently released a report about the necessity of standing up against China's dangerous new digital authoritarianism.…”