Concentration camps, no free press, torture of non-Chinese citizens, 'social credit' system, 24/7 surveillance.
The #HongKong protests are giving America, and the free world, a glimpse into what life is like under the thumb of Chinese Communist Party. https://t.co/zQjDRI3USI
The reaction to the Hong Kong protests was a huge mistake by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Not only is he destroying an economic jewel for China, he’s inviting the world to see how he governs. He’s an authoritarian despot.
The United States must not aid Communist China’s assault on the Hong Kong freedom fighters.
We stand with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for Democracy.
Grateful to see the House unanimously pass my bill to end the sale of US-made crowd control equipment to the Hong Kong police after Senate passage last night. Thank you @SpeakerPelosi for making human rights a bicameral priority and standing w/ pro-democracy protesters.
I’m gratified the #HongKongHumanRightsandDemocracyAct has been passed in both the Senate and the House, and that we came together with one voice to tell the people of #HongKong that the United States stands with them. https://t.co/rspTbKSGHg
HUGE WIN.
The House just passed our Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. It's now President Trump’s turn to sign it and signal that the U.S. stands with the people of #HongKong and their aspirations for a sovereign, democratic government.
Proud of my colleagues in the House for passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Now it’s up to President Trump to promptly sign this bill. We must show our unequivocal support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong.
The front line of freedom’s cause is in the streets of Hong Kong. Last night, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that makes it clear: we will hold Beijing accountable for their human rights abuses and disregard for the rule of law in Hong Kong.
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UPDATE: The House just passed this legislation as well. It’s time for the President to sign this blll and send a clear message to China and the entire world:
The people of the United States #StandWithHongKong
NEWS: The House just passed both my PROTECT Hong Kong Act & the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act to send a strong message to Beijing that the United States will not stand idly by while the #Chinese government stifles free expression and tightens its grip on #HongKong.
Tonight the House overwhelmingly passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, holding China accountable by enforcing sanctions on nations that engage in human rights violations against the citizens of #HongKong.
Enough is enough. The ppl of #HongKong deserve democracy.
ICYMI: Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the below statement after voting yes on S.1838 the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019; the Senate version of H.R. 3289 and titled the same. View full statement here:
https://t.co/0OKE8UW6CT
Now that Congress has passed the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act, Pres Trump should sign it into law. The American people stand w/ the people of Hong Kong, who should be free to peacefully express their democratic rights without being violently repressed.
Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, following the House of Representatives' passage of their version of the bill in October.
This couldn't come at a more crucial time. https://t.co/H9L943rIkB
The Senate's passage of this bill has provoked a strong reaction from Beijing.
Yet, the international attention and pressure such as that provided by the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act is protecting the protestors from a brutal crackdown.
LR @RepMcCaul spoke directly to the ppl of Hong Kong from the House Floor today ahead of the passage of the #HongKongHumanRightsandDemocracyAct: "America stands w/ you & America will always support you. We hear you sing our national anthem. We see you carrying our American flag."
Today, my colleagues & I were happy to join with the Senate in passing the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act to show that the U.S. unequivocally stands with our friends in #HongKong & will hold Beijing accountable.
Next stop--->@POTUS's desk. https://t.co/g1gYHl5ftK
This great experiment called America serves as a beacon of freedom and democracy on the world stage. We must stand united with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and autonomy against General Secretary Xi Jinping and his communist regime. https://t.co/pCZdphL18f
Last month, @HouseDemocrats voted in support of democracy in #HongKong. Today, the legislation passed both chambers of Congress.
The rights of #HongKongers are being violently repressed. This cannot be ignored. Anyone who cares about human rights should #StandWithHongKong