Brute force, no matter how strongly applied can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom. People do not like to be bullied, cheated or lied to by either an individual or a system. Such acts are contrary to the essential human spirit. Therefore, even though those who practice deception and use force may achieve short-term success, eventually they will fail. On the other hand, everyone appreciates truth and respect for it is really in our blood.
Truth is the best guarantor and the real foundation for freedom and democracy.
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.