“Today we find ourselves in the midst of a generational struggle that threatens not only our national security, but the freedoms and values we hold as Americans,” said Rep. Gallagher. “The Chinese Communist Party’s response to the Coronavirus is just a taste of the dystopian future they seek: one where they imprison dissenters, use their dominance of critical industries to coerce other countries, all the while commandeering international authorities to normalize their malevolent behavior. The need for a whole of society strategy to counter their totalitarian future is more urgent than ever, and I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort.”
After appointing Rep. Gallagher to the task force, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said, “Mike is an obvious choice for the China Task Force. As a former Marine Corps intelligence officer, he has proven himself as a member of the Armed Services Committee and shown an impressive tenacity as a lawmaker, particularly with regards to China. In the past few weeks alone, he has introduced legislation to hold the CCP accountable for trade violations, espionage, and human rights abuses. For as long as I’ve known him, Mike has been an innovative policymaker, close student of history, and proud patriot. I know he will not rest until America is safer and stronger now and in the future.”
