[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 122 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          FREE WILLIAM NGUYEN

  (Mr. GOMEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, William Nguyen is a 32-year-old from my 
district. His graduation from graduate school was last week, but he 
missed it because he was jailed while vacationing in Vietnam, 
imprisoned after taking part in a peaceful demonstration.
  I am here to stand up for my constituent and ask that he be treated 
humanely. This young man is a son, brother, and a friend to many. I see 
his passion for justice in the millennials I represent. Will is part of 
a generation that cares deeply about the world beyond our borders. They 
are advocates for the most vulnerable, voices for the voiceless, and 
now William needs our voices. He needs our collective resolve to help 
him through this difficult time.
  Will's case has unified Democrats and Republicans to work together on 
his behalf. For weeks, we have done everything to build diplomatic 
efforts needed to bring him home. Today, I am asking all Americans, 
regardless of their politics, to join us in supporting the Nguyen 
family. Keep them in your thoughts, in your hearts, and in your 
prayers.

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