美國二十三名參議員集體聯署 要求奧巴馬支持港人爭民主

美國二十三名參議員集體聯署　要求奧巴馬支持港人爭民主


美國二十三名參議員 10月9日 向總統 奧巴馬發信，要求他公開發言支持港人 爭取普選 和全面民主，必要時根據  美國-香港法案，採取有效措施，促使中共  遵守中英聯合聲明，按照 「 一國兩制 」  政策承諾，讓香港 高度自治。

信件內容：

October 9, 2014
The Honorable Barack Obama

The White House

Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Obama:

We write to you regarding the United States’ policy towards Hong Kong.

As democratically elected members of the United States Senate, we strongly support the Hong Kong people’s aspiration for universal suffrage and full democracy. Hong Kong’s economic prosperity and position as Asia’s “world city” is rooted in fundamental rights, including freedoms of peaceful assembly, expression, and the press.

The people of Hong Kong should be applauded and supported for their remarkable courage and determination despite extraordinarily challenging circumstances in recent days. The “Umbrella Movement” has shown the world the inspirational power of free expression in defense of the basic right to choose one’s leaders freely. In the wake of the Chinese Communist Party’s public threats and the recent physical attacks against peaceful demonstrators, we encourage you to speak out personally in support of the Hong Kong people’s democratic aspirations.

The United States and Hong Kong have enjoyed a strong relationship with close cultural, economic, and financial ties for over two centuries. We believe that at this critical time it is appropriate and necessary for the United States to help advance universal suffrage, full democracy, and the rule of law in Hong Kong:

This December marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which stipulated that Hong Kong would be governed by “One Country, Two Systems” until at least 2047. At the request of the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom, the United States expressed support for the Joint Declaration as an instrument of international law.

The United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 [P.L. 102-383] states that it is United States policy to help preserve Hong Kong’s unique status and to support democratization in Hong Kong. As you know, the Act also authorizes you to suspend trade and economic provisions should Beijing not provide sufficient autonomy for Hong Kong as outlined by the Joint Declaration.

Beijing’s backsliding on its commitments under the Sino-British Joint Declaration poses a significant threat to Hong Kong’s position as a center of international trade and finance and adds to concerns about China’s commitment as a responsible participant in the international system. Over the past week, the people of Hong Kong have reminded the world what is at stake. We urge you and your administration to take demonstrable, meaningful steps to help ensure that Beijing maintains its commitments to the people of Hong Kong.

Sincerely,

Senator Patrick Leahy

Senator Roger Wicker

Senator Marco Rubio

Senator Cory Booker

Senator Barbara Boxer

Senator Richard Burr

Senator Ben Cardin

Senator Bob Casey

Senator Thad Cochran

Senator John Cornyn

Senator Ted Cruz

Senator Dianne Feinstein

Senator Al Franken

Senator Lindsey Graham

Senator Jim Inhofe

Senator Carl Levin

Senator Mary Landrieu

Senator John McCain

Senator Jeanne Shaheen

Senator John Thune

Senator Elizabeth Warren


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