U.S. Department of State
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds
REMARKS TO THE PRESS
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
DEAN ACHESON AUDITORIUM, DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JULY 28, 2020
HONG KONG EXCERPTS
SECRETARY POMPEO:
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Turning to Hong Kong, our nations have both denounced the CCP’s violation of its own treaty promises and the crushing of the Hong Kong’s people’s freedoms.
The U.S. applauds Australia’s decisive response to suspend its extradition agreement and extend visas for residents of Hong Kong in Australia.
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