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The 18th anniversary is special in a different way than a 15th or a 20th anniversary. An 18-year interval denotes the passing of one full generation – the interval for a newly born child to be newly recognized as an adult. There is a new generation of younger adults who do not remember the occasion of Tiananmen Square. For those of us who do know the events of that day, it is time to begin anew with an effort of education.

We should explain to the public once again what was witnessed at Tiananmen Square; what it meant to the Chinese nation, and how it corrupted Chinese politics; how the Tiananmen Mothers lack closure up to the present day; and, the fact that justice remains to be served. In civilized societies, we should underscore that murderers belong in prisons, not in world leadership.

The injustice of Tiananmen Square, cheerfully countenanced by leading Western politicos, left in place a leadership of murderers – the Chinese government that remains in place to this day. To correct injustice is a large part of the pro-freedom movement now underway. The injustice of Tiananmen Square is all the more reason why people should quit the CCP (and, I am very pleased to celebrate, welcome, thank, and salute the 20 million people who have now done so), and it is all the more reason why our new campaign and our coalition should insist—

Freedom First, Olympics Second!

Thank you very much! I urge us onwards to success!

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