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“As a teenager, he led millions of people to the streets of Hong Kong to speak out for democracy and for freedom in Hong Kong and for the Chinese Government to honor its commitment to the Basic Law, which was the foundation of the transition in 1997 from Great Britain to the Chinese Government having control over Hong Kong. Speaking out for freedom should not be against the law. Since the Basic Law, the Chinese have passed a security law, which is anything but security. It is a repression law. Under this law, Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to speaking out for freedom. He said: Yes, I have done that. He can be sentenced to life for speaking out for freedom. This House, this Congress, has always been bipartisan in joining together for freedom, whether it is in Hong Kong, whether in Tibet, or wherever in China, and for human rights in China.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to what is happening in Hong Kong, especially to Joshua Wong.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“The gentleman even referenced it in his comments, and we will relentlessly defend our State's right to protect the air our children breathe with robust fuel economy and pollution standards when Federal standards fall short. With these resolutions, Republicans are exposing their cynical, special-interest agenda that endangers public health in every community in our country by dismantling our protections for clean air, clean air for our children to breathe. They put the American peoples' health, economic security, and futures under direct dire threat as Republicans and their donor-driven cronies funnel billions into the pockets of guess who? Big polluters. Today, they want us to favor big polluters over clean air for our children to breathe. Democrats will never stop fighting to defend lifesaving protections for America's clean air.”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her extraordinary leadership in making the case. Mr. Speaker, yes, we are talking about something being expensive. Don't say clean air for our children to breathe is too expensive for us after all the things that the President has done to make things more expensive in our country. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to all of the Republican resolutions on the floor today, one of which takes away the right of California or any State to protect residents from dangerous pollution. The illegal attack on the vital clean air protection set by California would choke our communities with smog. We are used to that. Over time, Californians have seen and felt the impact of smog on our lives.”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of memorial service 11:00 a.m. at the Spring Grove Funeral Homes-Event Center. Francie will be laid to rest at Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Francie's wish was that donations be sent to the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati (at https:// ywcacincinnati.org/give ) and the Women Helping Women Francie Pepper Survivors Fund, at womenhelpingwomen.org. And for subscribers concerned about the state of democracy and what we do about it, know that Mom would already be complaining that I just spent far too much time writing about her when I and we all need to continue the fight. After all, she never stopped. ____________________”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“We are honored that weeks ago, Women Helping Women named this innovative fund after her: In recognition of her years of service and support, Francie was honored with the inaugural Women of Distinction Award by the national YWCA USA, which celebrates professional women who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and integrity in advancing women's economic empowerment and racial justice.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“And no, there was no better mom out there. Thank you to so many who made her life so rich and happy, and for offering your prayers and love in recent days. They are all appreciated. For those who did not know her, I share below the obituary the family has put together that captures the full breadth of her life and many pursuits and contributions. The Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Business Courier/Local 12 both provided compelling and touching accounts of all she achieved and all those she touched and inspired.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection. In Memoriam: Francie Garber Pepper A Lifetime and Legacy of Fierce Advocacy (By David Pepper, Mar 30, 2025) The fight for democracy, women's rights and a better world lost a giant early Friday morning--my mother, Francie Pepper. Mom left this world as she lived in it--fearlessly, fiercely, focused. Her final days and weeks were spent sharing memories with her closest friends and fellow activists. And after saying goodbye to her grandkids, she spent her final hours surrounded by her four kids, my dad's hand firmly in hers. While we are heartbroken, we are grateful that she passed in peace, was able to enjoy precious time with those she loved, and are so deeply proud of her life-long legacy of advocacy and activism.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“People ask me all the time what women have been an inspiration to me. Personally, first and foremost, is my mother; officially, our former colleague, Lindy Boggs, Ambassador Boggs; and, politically, Francie Pepper. As a trailblazer of her own path, Francie was truly the epitome of women helping women, and I am so pleased that her legacy will carry on through a namesake fund that will help survivors and families of domestic violence. May it be a comfort to all of Francie's family: Her beloved husband, John; children, John, David, Doug, and Susan; her entire family, and all her loved ones, so many people are mourning this loss and praying for them at this sad time. Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record a tribute written by Francie's son, David Pepper.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Frances Garber Pepper, a fearless and focused giant in the fight for democracy, women's rights, and a better world, who passed away on March 28. Francie meant so much to so many, whether it was through her vigorous advocacy for women or her unwavering love, energy, and compassion as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, neighbor, and activist.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗