Rep. Lantos Blasts China Following Everest Protest

Rep. Tom Lantos (Democrat, CA-12) during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on China:

Last week, the Chinese detained four Americans protesting for freedom for the Tibetan people – a salient issue as next year’s Beijing Olympics approach. China has charted a route for the Olympic torch that brings it to the top of Mount Everest, on Tibet’s horizon, as well as to Taipei. It is outrageous that China is using the very symbol of international unity and brotherhood to further grind down the Tibetans and the Taiwanese, who simply want to live their lives without interference from Beijing.

Well said Congressman!

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