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"Thirty-three years ago, brave Chinese demonstrators inspired the world through one of the greatest acts of political courage in modern times as they stood up for their rights and freedoms in Tiananmen Square.

Today, the image of a lone figure -- unyielding before a line of tanks -- remains seared in the memory of all democracy-loving people.

As the world honors the courage of students, workers and ordinary citizens who peacefully defied the Chinese Communist Party's oppressive regime, let us renew our vow to keep alive the flame of freedom that burned in their hearts.

As we commemorate the heroism of the Tiananmen generation, each of us has a sacred obligation to build a more just, more equal and more democratic future.

We must never be silent on issues of freedom, dignity and democracy -- because if we do not speak out against human rights abuses in China due to commercial interests, then we will lose all moral authority to speak out for human rights anywhere else in the world."

@SpeakerPelosi

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