On the recordJuly 8, 2015
To close. I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 337. I think everyone who spoke made excellent points, and we are all of one mind. This is the right thing to do. We should support this resolution to honor the deep humility, respect, and peace that the Dalai Lama represents to us and to people around the world. We should support this resolution to underscore our friendship and commitment to the Tibetan people and to all people who are oppressed and deprived of their basic rights. Let me say that again, and to all people who are oppressed and deprived of their basic rights. And we should support this resolution on behalf of the Chinese people themselves, the growing number of people inside China who understand China itself will be more prosperous and more successful when their government chooses to be genuinely open and respectful of all peoples and cultures. I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 337, and I yield back the balance of my time.
