Pelosi Statement on 26th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Uprising

"On the 26th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Uprising, the world remembers Chinese freedom fighters massacred while advocating for the rights, dignity and respect that all people deserve.  The students and workers from all backgrounds who marched on Tiananmen Square live on in our shared efforts to secure human rights and promote freedom of expression for all Chinese citizens and people around the world.

"Chinese children who learn about the massacre through whispers from parents and grandparents deserve better than a censored history.  They deserve the truth.  That's why the international community must continue to encourage the Chinese government to openly acknowledge the events of June 4th in classrooms and communities throughout the country.  All of us who enjoy freedom have a moral responsibility to amplify the voices of courageous citizens who sacrifice their own safety to move their country and our world forward.

"As we remember the bold citizen who stood before a row of tanks, workers who peacefully marched, and students who erected the Goddess of Democracy statue in Tiananmen Square, we must also remember contemporary political prisoners, women's rights activists, writers, people who seek to worship without fear, and others persecuted on Chinese soil.  Whether in Tiananmen Square or in Tibet, the U.S. Congress must continue to confront human rights abuses wherever they occur."