I have always considered the deplorable Tiananemen Square massacre as a temporary setback to the Chinese democracy movement. To date, Chinese patriots with courage and vision are continuing the struggle for justice, freedom and democracy in China at a great personal risks. I believe strongly that the international community has an obligation to morally and politically support the Chinese democracy movement. It has been wise not to isolate China but instead to make efforts to bring her into the mainstream of the world economy. But economic integration alone is not sufficient.
China needs human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
These values are the foundation of a free, dynamic, stable and peaceful society. Such a society would also offer far greater economic freedom, security and other advantage. Therefore, every effort should be made to bring China also into the mainstream of the world democracy. In the final analysis it is the dedicated and courageous members of the Chinese democracy movement who will lead China into a future of freedom and democracy and no one else. For that reason the Chinese democracy movement must be given every possible assistance, encouragement and support.