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.
respect for human rights is a non-partisan issue and the United States has an essential role in speaking out against abuses.
We have a memorandum of understanding that I believe is not worth the paper it is printed on.
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.
Right after Tiananmen Square, Congressman Frank Wolf and I visited Beijing Prison No. 1, where jelly shoes and socks were being made for export.
This is a big issue in my congressional district, out in Loudoun Valley all the way out to the Shenandoah Valley.
Today's hearing is just the latest chapter in what is a long history of Congressman Smith's dogged human rights advocacy.
I would hope that they would know... the representatives of the State Department in Beijing do not represent the viewpoint of the American people.
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.
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.
I see a direct parallel with what is taking place today in China and the unraveling of the Romanian Government.





