"I stand with the people of Hong Kong in their calls for human rights, democracy, and autonomous rule."
"I have to give President Xi some credit. He has accomplished something that many thoughts was impossible, and that is unifying Democrats and Republicans right here in the U.S. Congress, citizens of th..."
"These international treaties and mechanisms are only as strong as the U.S.'s commitment to them."
"The way to stand up to China is not through bluster and unilateral trade restrictions while asking for help with your reelection."
"I am a original co-sponsor of his bill, the Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act, which will protect Hong Kongers who are facing persecution."
"The foundation of Hong Kong is freedom. And that foundation has been dealt a terribly damaging blow in the past 24 hours."
"The Chinese Government is not only violating the rights of Hong Kongers but also violating an international treaty, the Sino-British Joint Declaration."
"The fight for democracy in Hong Kong is not just a fight for only Hong Kongers, it is a fight for self-determination, human rights, and the advancement of freedom around the world."
"I want to take this opportunity to call on the rest of the world to consider extending those same invitations to Hong Kongers who are now being oppressed and repressed."
"the provision was never meant to regulate immigration and I think is being grossly misused."
"how is that in any way humane, and how are we doing the right thing, especially when we are trying to show the world, especially Latin America, that we are not China?"