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Ron Johnson opposes Jan 6 commission
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The House passed a resolution on Monday to formally condemn the Chinese government and the Hong Kong regional government for actions that violate the rights and freedoms of the region s citizens.
Lawmakers adopted the resolution by a 418-1 vote that calls on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to release pro-democracy activists and politicians arrested under the national security law enacted last year that reduces the city s autonomy and imposes harsh punishments for protesters. By passing this resolution, the House sends a strong bipartisan message demanding that the Chinese and Hong Kong governments respect the will of the people of Hong Kong. We will continue to push for democracy and respect for human rights in Hong Kong. We will continue to demonstrate that we stand in solidarity with the pro-democracy figures and activists who have made tremendous sacrifices for their city and for their core human rights, said House Foreign
Biden sparks bipartisan backlash on Afghanistan withdrawal
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“I wouldn’t say enough is enough,” Powell told The Washington Post. “I’d say we’ve done all we can do. . What are those troops being told they’re there for? It’s time to bring it to an end.”
Powell, a retired general who has also served as national security adviser and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was in charge of the Bush administration State Department during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the subsequent beginning of the Afghanistan war.
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In his interview with the Post, he also mentioned how the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan in 1989, saying they “did it the same way.”