Support Letter from US Congressman Robin Hayes, North Carolina [July 19, 2002]


8th District, North Carolina

Dear ... (name omitted to avoid Chinese embassy's harassment):

Thank you for contacting my office about human rights violations in China. I appreciate hearing form you on this issue.

Democracy, freedom, and the right to live under a government by and for the people are ideals cherished not only by Americans, but by people all over the globe. It is very disturbing to hear reports of autocratic governments committing human rights atrocities and persecuting citizens who hold different ideological and/or religious beliefs. These blatant human and civil rights violations should not be overlooked. The United States should be a beacon to other nations trying to establish democratic governments, and we should be supportive in those efforts whenever possible.

I appreciate you bringing to my attention the events happening in Washington in support of Falun Gong. I also am glad that you were able to stop by and meet with Jennifer Thompson of my staff. Increasing awareness in Congress and across the nation about the abuses in China is important. I am hopeful that the Chinese government will end persecution based on any religious faith, and improve their human rights record. As you know, while in China earlier this year, President Bush repeatedly pressed his theme that religious and political freedom would not lead to chaos, using words that were both a forceful projection of his own religious faith and a subtle criticism of what he sees as the oppressiveness of President Jiang Zemin's government. I believe that China can learn much from our nation that freedom of religion is not something to be feared, but it's to be welcomed. President Bush delivered this message strongly and eloquently while in China. We must continue working to further help improve the human rights situation in China.

It is an honor to serve as your United States Representative, and I enjoy tackling the issues 8th District voters sent me here to address. Please know that I have assembled what I believe is the most responsive and courteous staff in Congress. Your suggestions are always welcome, and if ever we may be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,
Robin Hayes
Member of Congress

 Yearly Archive   Printer Version


We welcome your comments and suggestions, please email:
feedback@clearwisdom.net

Related Articles

Article Review
• Democrat and Chronicle: China leader's persecution campaign should make him unwelcome here [in U.S.] [8/13/2002]
• Commentary on the statement of the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that "Extremely Small Numbers Voted to Support US Concurrent House Resolution 188" [8/8/2002]
• Verdict Nears in Test Case for Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems" [8/6/2002]
• Where Righteous Thoughts Arise Is Where the Evil Is Eliminated; Let us Eliminate the Real Cause Behind the Persecution [8/5/2002]
• The Whole World Should Focus Its Attention on the Politically Motivated Trial of Falun Gong Practitioners Based On False Accusations by the Hong Kong Police [8/5/2002]
• Let's Work Together to End the Show Trial of Innocent Falun Gong Practitioners [8/5/2002]
• Oppose the False Accusations in Hong Kong, Break Through This Wave of Persecution by the Old Forces Against the Whole Body of Dafa Disciples [8/4/2002]
• Revelations from the Bible's Book of Revelation [8/4/2002]
• The Jiang Regime is a Danger to the Civilization of the International Community [8/3/2002]
• FDI: Why All Should Beware of Jiang Zemin's Shrinking of Justice and Freedom in Hong Kong [8/2/2002]
• Speech from Association for Threatened Peoples (Austria): This Persecution Is Completely Irrational and Illogical [8/1/2002]
• Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California: "never ever doubt that the heart and soul of the American people are with you" [7/31/2002]
• Thoroughly Expose Jiang's Evil Nature; Create an Environment for People to Learn About the Truth [7/31/2002]
• Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Speaks at the Falun Gong Rally in Washington DC (excerpt) [7/30/2002]
• Statement by Physicians for Human Rights on the Persecution of Falun Gong [7/29/2002]
• My Opinions on the Issue of Coordination Among Falun Dafa Practitioners [7/29/2002]
• Statement from the Vice President of Taiwan on July 20, 2002 in Support of Falun Gong [7/28/2002]
• Third Party Commentary: Breaking through the Jiang Regime's Information Blockade and Propaganda Against Falun Gong [7/27/2002]
• AP: United Kingdom Voices Concerns about Hong Kong Government's Stance On Protests [7/26/2002]
• U.S. House of Representatives Unanimously Passes Resolution Urging Chinese Government to Cease Its Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners [7/25/2002]
• More Articles...