「双语」例行记者会/RegularPressConference（2021-3-31）(9)

一、英美等国质疑“爱国者治港”原则，实际上“爱国者治理”原则早已是世界各国通行的做法。美英等国在自己的法律中早已对爱国、忠诚确定了严格标准，特别是对公职人员忠于国家的操守作出了明确要求。例如，美国法律规定，政府工作人员基本责任一般原则的第一项即忠于美国宪法和法律；任何人如支持推翻美国宪制和政府，或参与针对美政府的罢工，或参与从事相关活动的组织，不得在美国政府内任职。美国刑法明确规定，犯有暴乱、叛国等罪行的人不得担任公职。美国国会参众两院还设有独立的道德委员会，专门负责监督和调查议员是否有不忠于联邦等行为。美国历史上，有18名国会议员因不忠于联邦被取消议员资格。
First, The UK and the US questioned the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong". But in fact, the principle of "patriots-administering" has long been a common practice around the world. The US, the UK and some other countries have long established strict standards of patriotism and loyalty in their laws, especially explicit requirements for public officials to be loyal to the state. For example, the law of the United States clearly defines the the basic obligation of public service, and the first of its general principles is to pledge loyalty to the US Constitution and laws. Anyone shall not be allowed to serve in the US government if he/she advocates the overthrow of the constitutional form of government, or participates in a strike against the US government, or participates in an organization that engages in such activities. The US Constitution and criminal law also clearly stipulate that people who commit crimes such as rioting and treason shall be incapable of holding any office in the United States. Both the House and the Senate of the US Congress have independent ethics committees, which are responsible for monitoring and investigating whether members of Congress have committed acts of disloyalty to the United States. In US history, 18 members of Congress have been expelled for disloyalty to the country.