June 22, 2008

Xiao Qiang’s 2008 Democracy Award Speech

Xiao Qiang accepting on behalf of Zhang Jianhong I am proud to stand here, receiving this honor on behalf of Zhang Jianhong. This is a special award for Zhang, since he was a participant in 1989 Democracy Movement. ...

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June 22, 2008

Wang Tiancheng’s 2008 Democracy Award Speech

For A Brighter China Mr. Chairman, Present members of Congress, Ladies and gentlemen: We are gathered here for the sake of freedom for humanity, for the sake of a brighter tomorrow, and to honor the conscience...

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June 22, 2008

Teng Biao’s 2008 Democracy Award Speech

Reflections on receiving the Award The National Endowment for Democracy has, in the past, given this Democracy Award to Mr. Havel; and it is not a coincidience that his philosophy and actions have inspired...

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June 22, 2008

Li Heping’s 2008 Democracy Award Speech

Today, I stand in a stronghold of Freedom and I am excited and inspired. I want to thank all of those men and women concerned about human rights in China and around the globe. It is your hardwork that makes...

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