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July 28, 2002

Letter from Congressman Dennis Moore of Kansas to Washington DC Rally

July 23, 2002

Dear Falun Gong Practitioners and Supporters:

Thank you for inviting me to speak at this important event. Please accept my apology for not appearing in person.

I am deeply troubled by China's lack of respect for basic human rights, and I commend all of you for your efforts to focus attention on the plight of religious minorities in China. China will never gain the respect it desires until it ceases its persecution of Falun Gong and other religious minorities. As you know, the Chinese government views Falun Gong and its nearly 70 million members worldwide as a threat to its hold on power. The government's ruthless repression of Falun Gong has resulted in the imprisonment and torture of thousands of practitioners over the past three years.

Letter from Congressman Charles Gonzalez of Texas to Washington DC Rally

July 23, 2002

Dear Falun Gong Practitioners:

I am deeply concerned over the Chinese government's ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. As you know, this persecution has been going on since the government outlawed its practice in July, 1999. Reports have been received that the Chinese government has harassed, jailed and tortured practitioners for refusing to quit the practice of Falun Gong.

Torture Death of Female Dafa Practitioner Wang Jinling in the Mancheng County Detention Center, Hebei Province

(Clearwisdom.net) Wang Jinling, female, was a 53-year-old Dafa practitioner from Mancheng County, Hebei Province. On April 26, 2002, she was kidnapped by thugs from the township government while visiting her friend's home. On July 6, 2002, Wang Jinling was tortured to death at the county detention center. Her body had bruises and there was blood on the corner of her mouth. Following are the details.