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Frank Wolf

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Frank Wolf is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 10th congressional district from 1981 to 2015. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to transportation, education, and human rights. Wolf served on several committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping federal funding priorities. He was also a strong advocate for religious freedom and international human rights, often focusing on persecuted minorities around the world.

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Feb 26, 2013

I think it would really be good for the country.

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Dec 11, 2012

respect for human rights is a non-partisan issue and the United States has an essential role in speaking out against abuses.

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Jul 30, 2012

We have a memorandum of understanding that I believe is not worth the paper it is printed on.

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Jul 30, 2012

We complained to the Administration that we knew, because we brought back the socks and the jelly shoes, that were being made by convict labor, including political prisoners, and it was showing up on our shores.

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Jul 30, 2012

Right after Tiananmen Square, Congressman Frank Wolf and I visited Beijing Prison No. 1, where jelly shoes and socks were being made for export.

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Jul 16, 2012

This is a big issue in my congressional district, out in Loudoun Valley all the way out to the Shenandoah Valley.

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May 2, 2012

Today's hearing is just the latest chapter in what is a long history of Congressman Smith's dogged human rights advocacy.

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May 2, 2012

I would hope that they would know... the representatives of the State Department in Beijing do not represent the viewpoint of the American people.

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May 2, 2012

When I get back to my office, we will call the State Department and ask for Secretary Clinton to go and try to see Chen directly.

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May 2, 2012

Let 20 million, 30 million Chinese type in the word 'Chen' and get it on their cell phones, and let's make this happen as we now can do it in a matter of two to three months.

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May 2, 2012

I see a direct parallel with what is taking place today in China and the unraveling of the Romanian Government.

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