WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Curtis issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter congratulating Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Riley Barnes, on his appointment and urging him to prioritize and advance U.S. policy towards Tibet. Barnes also serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In his capacity as Special Coordinator, the Senators called on Barnes to work with Congress to promote Sino-Tibetan dialogue, support the people of Tibet no matter where they reside, and counter Chinese malign influence. A position created in 2002 by the Tibetan Policy Act, the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues coordinates U.S. government polic...