Chris Smith actually said...

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. First of all, let me thank you for bringing an important piece of legislation before the committee, you and Eliot Engel."

"Our job is to make sure that they are done in a way that is most cost-effective, that minimizes the impact on consumers."

"I would say that is categorically not a true statement."

"I would say that this is an area in which it is critical for the government to be involved."