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.

There is no disputing the fact that under Xi Jinping, human rights abuses have seriously worsened.

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