Chris Smith actually said...

"The people of Hong Kong have shown us this summer--in often creative and inspiring ways--that a free people will not accept the boot of repression without protest."

"Thank you for your courage and bravery. We stand in solidarity with you."

"Xi Jinping is bringing dishonor to himself and to his government with his abuse of people."

"Why would anyone want their political fate determined by Beijing? If given a choice, no one would."