03.24.08

Cantwell Statement on Tibet

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement upon returning from Beijing, China and Seoul, South Korea:
 
“Last week, I expressed great concern about the current situation in Tibet in meetings with Chinese government officials and in a major policy speech on clean energy. Restraint and dialogue is needed by all sides. In order to reach its full potential as a global leader, China must respect human rights and religious freedom.”
 
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