Chris Smith actually said...

It is the continuing erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and rule of law that fuels the protests in Hong Kong today.

I hope we quickly pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which I hope will be heard next week in committee.

Hong Kong is not a Chinese internal affair, and the world has a responsibility to help the people of Hong Kong.

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