“The anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre reminds us why the American Idea is so powerful and necessary, and why the Chinese Communist Party cannot prevail,” said Speaker McCarthy ahead of the commemoration.
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“It’s important we never forget the horrible atrocities that transpired that day at Tiananmen Square,” McCarthy said.
“As lawmakers, we may sometimes have disagreements, but one thing we can all stand behind is freedom everywhere. When we speak about this day, we speak in one voice, and we remember the countless innocent people who were killed. Every year, it is our duty is to remember, remind, and retell their stories.”
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