[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 201 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8440-S8441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO MORSE TAN

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to pay tribute to Morse Tan, 
former Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice, whose 
dedication to the legal defense of human rights and the rights of the 
unborn is commendable.
  Morse Tan's work to promote these values has spanned the globe. As an 
expert on North Korea, he has written extensively about the human 
rights abuses occurring in that country and how those responsible can 
be held accountable. In his book, ``North Korea, International Law and 
the Dual Crises: Narrative and Constructive Engagement,'' Tan sheds 
light on the genocide of Christians in North Korea, focusing 
specifically on the forced abortions imposed on many North Korean 
women.
  As Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice during the last 
administration, Ambassador Tan worked to gather evidence of China's 
repressive treatment of the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, 
including forced abortions and forced sterilizations. Based in part on 
the Ambassador's work, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in July 2020 
imposed sanctions on Chinese officials because of human rights abuses. 
Furthermore, Secretary Pompeo determined that China had committed 
crimes against humanity and genocide against the Uyghurs and other 
ethnic minority groups, based on the findings of an internal review led 
by Ambassador Tan.
  Ambassador Tan has also undertaken significant work on behalf of the 
sanctity of life in the United States as well. He has filed amicus 
briefs in two Supreme Court cases regarding pro-life issues. In 
McCorvey v. Hill, Ambassador Tan coordinated, researched, and edited 
some 24 amicus briefs on behalf of Norma McCorvey, who was the 
plaintiff ``Jane Roe'' in Roe v. Wade. In Cano v. Baker, he 
coordinated, researched, and edited 22 amicus briefs on behalf of 
Sandra Cano, who was the plaintiff ``Mary Doe'' in Doe v. Bolton.
  Finally, I hope that Ambassador Tan's work as a law professor in 
courses such as bioethics, international human rights, and 
constitutional law will inspire a new generation to take up the legal 
fight to protect the sanctity of life.
  It is an honor to recognize Ambassador Morse Tan for his 
uncompromising work to defend the right of the unborn babies in courts 
and to bring justice and accountability for perpetrators of forced 
abortions around the world.

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