U.S. House speaker warns Olympians not to raise China rights concerns

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called on U.S. athletes who will participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics not to express their concerns about human rights in China due to the risk of retaliation.While noting that the United States has a "moral duty" during the games starting Friday to highlight China's human rights violations, Pelosi said, "I would say to our athletes, you're there to compete. Do not risk incurring the anger of the Chinese government because they are ruthless.""I know there is a temptation on the part of some to speak out while they are there. I …READ FULL ARTICLE