Chris Smith actually said...

"If the United States and Vietnam are to build a stronger relationship, the Vietnamese Government must honor the basic human rights of Vietnamese people with respect to freedom of speech, religion, and..."

"Vietnam remains a one party Communist state with significant human rights abuses."

"The American people should not have to subsidize torture or underwrite the jailing of journalists, religious leaders, labor activists, or advocates of democracy."

"The administration should demand additional protections for human rights, Internet freedom, and the rule of law as a condition of U.S. assistance."