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| https://www.leahy.senate.gov/press/comment-on-the-detention-of-senator-de-lima-by-the-government-of-the-philippines | Comment On The Detention Of Senator De Lima By The Government Of The Philippines | 2019-12-28 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | VT | Patrick Leahy | L000174 | www.leahy.senate.gov | legacy | 12.28.19 Comment On The Detention Of Senator De Lima By The Government Of The Philippines "The imprisonment of Senator De Lima, and the threats against renowned journalist Maria Ressa, have been criticized around the world, including by the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations. Rather than responding by irrationally threatening to deny visas to American citizens, the Duterte government should either release Senator De Lima immediately or provide her the fair, public trial she is entitled to. And rather than try to silence a journalist who has bravely dared to expose official corruption and abuse, it should recognize Maria Ressa as a courageous Filipino exercising her right of free expression." Press Contact David Carle: 202-224-3693 Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |