HRES 601 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that without improvement in human rights the Olympic Games in the year 2008 should not be held in Beijing in the People's Republic of China.

Introduced 2000-09-28· Sponsored by Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]· House

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Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1667-1668)(2000-10-04)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Welcomes the participation of Chinese athletes in, and the support of the Chinese people for, the Olympic Games. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the 2008 Olympic Games should not be held in Beijing because the deplorable human rights record of the People's Republic of China violates international human rights standards which that Government has pledged to uphold and its actions are inconsistent with the Olympic ideal.…

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1 Democrat5 Republicans