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Chris Smith: The democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong cannot be indefinitely suppressed.

On the recordMay 2, 2017
The democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong cannot be indefinitely suppressed.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith asserts that Hong Kong's democratic goals must be recognized and supported.

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