[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
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    CALLING ON THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA TO END ITS CRACKDOWN IN TIBET

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                               speech of

                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2008

  Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this 
resolution, and in support of nonviolence as the most powerful force in 
human relations.
  Unnecessary force and the systemic violation of human rights have led 
us to this day. The recent events in Tibet have saddened many of us, 
and have served as a disturbing reminder of the suffering that Tibetans 
continue to endure.
  News reports have captured violent scenes that are difficult to 
understand: Buddhist monks juxtaposed alongside armed riot police; 
protestors with fear and disbelief in their eyes standing across from 
stoic guards.
  The Chinese Government's crackdown in Tibet is a sad example of the 
state of human rights in China, and its overall lack of respect for 
freedom of expression. We are witnessing the struggle of a people that 
seek to preserve their traditions and their religion, so that their 
children may inherit a rich, peace-loving culture. And we must do what 
we can to promote peaceful dialogue that produces a resolution that 
underscores the fundamental freedoms of all Tibetians.
  I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 1077.

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