Chris Smith actually said...

"If returning kidnapped children home to the United States as the key measure of success--and it is--that would point to a failure in strategy, not success."

"Sanctions work. If Japan doesn't get it through your persuasion--and I thank you for trying so hard--it is time to lower the boom!"

"I implore Congress to take strong, unified action toward Japan for its ongoing refusal to return our kidnapped children."

"We talk at these problems and we don't solve them."