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Chris Smith: China made a promise to the international community and to the people of Hong Kong that they could enjoy certain…

On the recordNovember 19, 2014
China made a promise to the international community and to the people of Hong Kong that they could enjoy certain freedoms and freely elect their leaders.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes China's broken promises to Hong Kong regarding freedoms.

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