Jeff Merkley said "It's disgraceful that we have not done more to open up humanitarian pathways for Hong Kongers to the United States of America." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 10, 2023

It's disgraceful that we have not done more to open up humanitarian pathways for Hong Kongers to the United States of America.

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Oregon

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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Merkley criticizes the lack of humanitarian support for Hong Kongers fleeing repression.

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