Politics

On Announcement of Liu Xiaobo as Winner of 2010 Nobel Peace Prize

By Speaker Pelosi

As this year?s recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, Liu Xiaobo joins the pantheon of great leaders for non-violence, justice, and freedom throughout history.

Liu Xiaobo is a champion for the best hopes of humankind, a courageous advocate for democracy and human rights in China, whose only crime was putting his political views into writing. His message of reform is an inspiration to the entire world. He and fellow activists deserve the attention and partnership of freedom-loving people everywhere.?

I continue to call for Liu Xiaobo?s immediate and unconditional release, and for the Chinese government to adhere to its own constitution and respect the rights of the Chinese people.

Full post as published by The Gavel on October 08, 2010 (boomark / email).