Rep. Smith Issues Remarks at Hearing of Congressional-Executive Commission on China
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following remarks at a hearing of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China on human rights issues between Hong Kong and China:
"It's been a long, hot, summer in Hong Kong.
"The inspiring protests there are a daily reminder of the stark differences between free and authoritarian societies. The people of Hong Kong have shown us again that a free people will not easily accept the boot of re . . .
"It's been a long, hot, summer in Hong Kong.
"The inspiring protests there are a daily reminder of the stark differences between free and authoritarian societies. The people of Hong Kong have shown us again that a free people will not easily accept the boot of re . . .