"If we do not speak out for human rights and democratic freedoms in China, we lose all moral authority."
"America stands in solidarity with the freedom-loving people of Hong Kong, and will continue to be a beacon of hope for all those fighting for democracy around the world."
"As the Chinese Government escalates its aggression toward Hong Kong, I am proud that the Congress has spoken again with a bipartisan voice, again and again in support of the people of Hong Kong."
"But at the end of the day, it is the White House that sets policy. And I fear that our policy has gone astray, perhaps emboldening China."
"We should be focused on two major elements in our policy toward Hong Kong. One is: does it support autonomy and democracy in Hong Kong? And second, does it advance American interests?"
"Nothing the Beijing government does would surprise me, nor should it surprise anyone."
"I remember when the agreement was signed with the U.K. It was going to be two different types of government, one China but two different types, two systems."
"I really take my hat off to you."
"The National Security Law that Beijing drafted in secrecy and imposed on Hong Kongers will be swiftly used to suppress."
"I think President Xi of China has acted responsibly, very responsibly."
"I want to commend the State Department for its May 28th Joint statement with the Governments of Australia, Canada, and the U.K. loudly opposing Beijing's imposition of the National Security Law on Hon..."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. And thank you, Chairman Pallone, Chairwoman Eshoo, for holding today's important hearing on legislation to address ongoing mental health crises in the United States."