Chinese Dissident, Members of Congress Meet - YouTube
Chen stands with all the political heavyweights of the US House during his visit, including John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and so on.
Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng welcomed to Capitol - latimes.com
Chen stands with all the political heavyweights of the US House during his visit, including John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and so on.
Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng welcomed to Capitol - latimes.com
While our economic relationship with China is important, the United States has an obligation to engage China and press for democratic reforms and improvement in its human rights practices, Boehner said. We cannot remain silent when fundamental human rights are being violated. We cannot remain silent when religious liberty is under attack. We cannot remain silent regarding Chinas reprehensible one-child policy.
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco, the minority leader, noted the courage and bravery of Chens work as she agreed with the Republican leader.
I dont often say this, Mr. Speaker, but I do wish to associate myself with your remarks, because I think you said very well all that our country stands for in our relationships with other countries and our relationship with Chens case.
Other lawmakers, including those from New York who have supported Chen, were also on hand.