Chris Smith actually said...

"The fact is that we have--that none of our sanctions against Iran have been adjudicated by any competent international jurists or domestic tribunal to be in violation of any of our trade agreements."

"The administration needs to come to the realization that we are a long way still from defeating al-Qaeda and its influence."

"Today's hearing is intended to examine the challenges faced by the nations of Africa's Sahel region."

"Over these years and with Libya and Mali having happened, what have we learned? How can we reengage the region to have security?"