To: Democratic Presidential Candidates
Democratic Presidential Candidates: Support Hong Kong!
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Support the courageous democracy movement in Hong Kong. The protestors need international backing, and they frequently evoke America as an inspiration for their goals.
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Dear Democratic Presidential Candidates:
As Democratic presidential hopefuls, I urge you to issue a statement, either jointly or individually, affirming your support for the courageous democratic movement in Hong Kong.
In the current trade conflict with China, despite being in a negotiating position to exert pressure on China to respect the democratic institutions of Hong Kong, Trump's criticism of and warnings toward China have been tepid and he has never voiced full support for the protestors. America is experiencing a moral vacuum in its highest office. Show the world that, under a Democratic president, America can still be a beacon for freedom across nations. Come out with a statement of support for the people of Hong Kong, especially its valiant young people who are not only risking arrest but their future livelihoods by hitting the streets against a repressively authoritarian and arguably totalitarian regime. As Chinese troops loom both in Hong Kong and nearby Shen Zhen, some may even be risking their lives.
Representatives Castro Castro and Klobuchar, I urge you also to consider cosponsoring the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 introduced by Rep Chris Smith. Senators Booker, Harris, Sanders, and Warren: I urge you to consider cosponsoring the Senate version of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 introduced by Marco Rubio.
If members of the House or Senate have objections to the particulars of these particular bills, I urge them to introduce their own legislation.
I would also urge all candidates to make a personal or group visit to the island, which would give a tremendous morale boost to the movement and perhaps even dissuade China from taking military action.
Respectfully submitted.
As Democratic presidential hopefuls, I urge you to issue a statement, either jointly or individually, affirming your support for the courageous democratic movement in Hong Kong.
In the current trade conflict with China, despite being in a negotiating position to exert pressure on China to respect the democratic institutions of Hong Kong, Trump's criticism of and warnings toward China have been tepid and he has never voiced full support for the protestors. America is experiencing a moral vacuum in its highest office. Show the world that, under a Democratic president, America can still be a beacon for freedom across nations. Come out with a statement of support for the people of Hong Kong, especially its valiant young people who are not only risking arrest but their future livelihoods by hitting the streets against a repressively authoritarian and arguably totalitarian regime. As Chinese troops loom both in Hong Kong and nearby Shen Zhen, some may even be risking their lives.
Representatives Castro Castro and Klobuchar, I urge you also to consider cosponsoring the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 introduced by Rep Chris Smith. Senators Booker, Harris, Sanders, and Warren: I urge you to consider cosponsoring the Senate version of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 introduced by Marco Rubio.
If members of the House or Senate have objections to the particulars of these particular bills, I urge them to introduce their own legislation.
I would also urge all candidates to make a personal or group visit to the island, which would give a tremendous morale boost to the movement and perhaps even dissuade China from taking military action.
Respectfully submitted.