Pelosi Talks With Chinese Dissident Chen On The Phone (Photo)

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after having a phone conversation with blind Chinese human-rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng:

“This morning, I was honored to have a conversation with Mr. Chen at his request. I thanked him for his courage in fighting for legal and human rights in China, his view of his personal situation and the situation of his family and supporters, and I commended the Administration for moving his case forward.”

Photo credit: Office of the Democratic Leader

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