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On the recordApril 2, 2014
The freedoms of the people of Hong Kong to choose their own government, to vote freely, and to stand for election are being called into question when there should be no question.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights concerns over the erosion of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.

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