Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Chinese authorities routinely violate Tibetans' freedom of religion, expression, and assembly."

"The Chinese Communist Party is intent upon committing cultural genocide. This must end."

"The Chinese Communist Party has waged a years-long campaign of 'sinicization.'"

"Opening Statement of Hon. Jeff Merkley, a U.S. Senator from Oregon; Chair, Congressional-Executive Commission on China."