Chris Smith actually said...

"The democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong cannot be indefinitely suppressed."

"I am pleased to have introduced with Senator Rubio and Senator Cardin the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act."

"This new legislation, I want to thank Karen Bass, who is the principal cosponsor."

"Thank you for your leadership on this committee, for the bipartisan way that you handle the issues, making sure that we work as a team."