We are going to--what is it, snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.

Vietnam ought to be reinstated as a Country of Particular Concern pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act, because they have so violated religious freedom.

His name is a household word in Haiti.

We have to have some kind, just not just the power of exposing these abuses but there needs to be a penalty phase.

He was also committed to domestic issues, and he was a leading advocate on the Education and Workforce Committee for reducing college costs for students.

It is up to us to maintain our standards of freedom and democracy in dealing with these Third World dictatorships.

I thank the gentlelady for yielding me this time. Just a few hours ago, we lost a dear friend, an esteemed and honored and respected colleague, Congressman Don Payne of New Jersey. Don was a proud member of the New Jersey delegation. He…

Things have gotten demonstrably worse in Vietnam.

This bill strengthens sanctions against the Syrian regime, enhances multilateral commitment to address the Syrian regime's threatening policy.

Just a few hours ago, we lost a dear friend, an esteemed and honored and respected colleague, Congressman Don Payne of New Jersey.

He will be missed especially by the thousands and, indeed, countless people whom he inspired and affected throughout his tenure and long career in public service.

Don was a proud member of the New Jersey delegation. He was a faithful servant to his constituents.

He shone the light on human rights abuses throughout the world.

I'm so pleased to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition. For 20 years, Reverend Stephen Braddock and the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition have worked to empower individuals and families, assisting them in…

The goal here in simple terms is to focus on the truly dangerous items.

We need to make sure that we hold all parties accountable.

The Obama administration has made no effort whatsoever to dissuade this activity.

Thank you for the Members for giving us, the South Florida congressional delegation, some of us the opportunity to testify at this very important hearing.

My legislation, the FOSL bill, which I think makes the point that legislation is needed to increase sanctions.

My legislation, the Foreign Oil Spill Liability Act, will ensure the responsible foreign party pays for all cleanup costs.

I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to submit for the Record statements and extraneous materials on this measure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida…

I am pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights, a strong advocate for freedom everywhere and the author of the…

I have no further requests for time. I just wanted to thank my friend from Virginia for his statements, and I want to thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith) for his leadership on all things related to human rights, freedom, and…

The right to free religious belief and practice is a fundamental human right. But as Coptic Christians in Egypt and other religious minorities can attest, that right is frequently and tragically denied. It was for this reason that Congress…

With that, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.