Sen. Ted Cruz comments on Jimmy Lai's sentencing, criticizing CCP oppression and calling for policy adjustments.
Quiver AI Summary
Sen. Cruz comments on sentencing of Jimmy Lai: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the sentencing of Jimmy Lai to twenty years in prison by the Hong Kong High Court. Cruz described the sentence as an "effective life sentence" and criticized the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for its actions against those who oppose its regime.
Cruz calls for policy changes: In his statement, Senator Cruz emphasized the need for a reassessment of American and international policies toward the CCP, advocating for bipartisan efforts to secure Jimmy Lai’s freedom and hold the CCP accountable for its actions in Hong Kong.
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Ted Cruz Fundraising
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Ted Cruz Net Worth
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2030 Texas US Senate Election
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