Chris Smith actually said...

"I have absolutely no doubt at all that Joshua Wong and the other students who have been supporting him with this exemplary example of how to demonstrate for principles."

"Such demands will undermine an independent judiciary and make the 2017 Chief Executive election look more like an Iranian election then one that is free and fair."

"I've also agreed to start a Congressional Hong Kong caucus on the House side to demonstrate that Congress is concerned about Hong Kong's autonomy."

"We stand with those who want Hong Kong to remain free, vital, prosperous, and democratic--as Beijing has long promised."