Chris Smith actually said...

"When history's pen writes about your time, represents your country in China, you will want its ink to clearly underline your having made the case for Dr. Liu's release and his wife's freedom."

"We will contact our Ambassador, ask that he visit the wife of Liu Xiaobo."

"Chinese authorities continue to defend their imprisonment of Liu Xiaobo."

"We have not forgotten Liu Xiaobo and his wife. We commit to seeking their release from confinement and detention."