Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of 1989 in the People's Republic of China, as well as to the families of those who have been killed and to those who have suffered for their efforts to keep that struggle alive during the past decade.
Commends all Chinese citizens who are peacefully advocating for democracy and human rights.
Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the Chinese Government. Calls on that Government to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including those still in prison as a result of their participation in the peaceful prodemocracy protests of May and June 1989, provide just compensation to the families of those killed in those protests, and allow those exiled on account of their activities in 1989 to return and live in freedom in China; (2) end harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their legitimate rights to the freedoms of expression, association, and religion; and (3) demonstrate its willingness to respect the rights of all Chinese citizens by proceeding quickly to ratify and implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which it signed on October 5, 1998.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5501)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6445-6447)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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