Pelosi Statement Following Phone Call with Chen Guangcheng
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement following a phone conversation with Chen Guangcheng today:
“This morning, I was honored to have a conversation with Mr. Chen at his request. I thanked him for his courage in fighting for legal and human rights in China, his view of his personal situation and the situation of his family and supporters, and I commended the Administration for moving his case forward.”
Below is a photo of Leader Pelosi during her phone conversation with Mr. Chen:
Credit: Office of the Democratic Leader
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Background on Actions Taken by Leader Pelosi on Chen Guangcheng
Pelosi Statement on the Status of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chen Guangcheng, May 2012
Pelosi Statement on Reports of Chen Guangchengs’ Escape from Chinese Detention, May 2012
Letter to President Hu Calling for Chen Guangcheng’s Release, May 2009
Letter to President Hu Calling for Chen Guangcheng’s Release, July 2007
Pelosi Statement on Arrest of Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng, August 2006
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