Press Releases
Womack Statement on Arrest of University of Arkansas Professor
Washington,
May 12, 2020
Washington, DC—May 12, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement regarding the arrest of University of Arkansas Professor Simon Saw-Teong Ang. He was charged with wire fraud after he failed to disclose his ties to the Chinese government and Chinese companies: “The charge against Simon Ang is serious, and I support both the DOJ’s and FBI’s efforts in this matter. This situation further demonstrates a known reality: China is actively working to target every aspect of American enterprise. From our supply chain to academia, they are employing all tools to try and subvert our institutions and steal proprietary information. The Chinese Communist Party – and anyone supporting their hostile and illegal efforts – must be held accountable.” Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget and is a member of the House Appropriations defense and transportation, housing and urban development subcommittees. ###
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