“The Chinese government has been clear in its goal and purpose for creating and expanding Confucius Institutes throughout the country, namely to distort academic discourse on China, threaten and silence defenders of human rights, and create a climate intolerant of dissent or open discussion.”

American politician and Marine Corps combat veteran

Seth Wilbur Moulton is an American politician and Marine Corps combat veteran who has served as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district since 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His district covers much of Boston's northern suburbs, including Andover, Marblehead, Peabody, and Salem, where he grew up. As a public figure, he is known for his work in Congress and his background in military service, with remarks that often reflect politics and public life.