Verbal
Statements of Support from Colorado State Policy Makers
RE: Falun
Gong Techie Beaten and Bound in Atlanta Home; Computers Stolen
FDI Asks U.S. Government to Crack Down on Chinese Communist Agents
http://faluninfo.net/displayAnArticle.asp?ID=9349
These statements were made
on February 13, 2006.
State Senator Mitchell:
I support the right of Falun Gong members to meditate and assemble peacefully. I
deplore China’s human rights violations and it’s interference with the right
of Falun Gong members.”
State Senator Lois
Tochtrop: “I am outraged by the
assault. Nobody should be harmed for his or her spiritual belief. This is basic
civil rights in our country. This is a deplorable act. I hope these people will
be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The United States does not
condone these acts of violence. I would be happy to co-sponsor a senate
resolution on this issue.”
State Representative Tom
Plant: expresses that he is
supportive of Falun Gong and that he is concerned for the safety of Falun Gong
practitioners. He condemns the terrorist act by the Chinese communist agents. If
there is a resolution from Falun Gong he will co-sponsor it.
State Representative
Merrifield: “If there is a
resolution that condemns the terrorist act
State Senator Owen:
expresses concern over the Atlanta assault this past Wednesday and supports
Falun Gong.
State Senator Kester:
says that he supports the press conference and condemns China’s persecution of
Falun Gong and the recent Atlanta incident.
Written
statement of support:
State
Sen. Paula E. Sandoval: I continue to support the practitioners of Falun Gong.
Sincerely, Sen. Paula E.
Sandoval