Political Quotes

Chris Smith: State is, in a macro sense, operating in the greater good of America, but they are willing to sacrifice individual…

On the recordJuly 31, 2012
State is, in a macro sense, operating in the greater good of America, but they are willing to sacrifice individual Americans on the way to their goals. That is not okay.
Said by
Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes State Department's treatment of individual Americans for broader goals.

Share

More from Chris Smith

Jul 22, 2024

They are trying to undermine turnout by, again, spreading false information that somehow Moldova will be dragged into the war in Ukraine if Moldovans were to support the EU referendum.

congress.gov
Nov 20, 2024

I wish to underscore my strong support of H. Res. 837 introduced by Mr. Moylan, our colleague from Guam, on Reaffirming Ties Between the United States and the Philippines. It is both timely and critical, as we see the People's Liberation…

govinfo.gov
Dec 16, 2024

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I will be very brief and close and put the rest of it in the Record. Autism Speaks says that the Autism CARES Act is the single most important driver of autism research, training, and data…

govinfo.gov
May 5, 2025

We must act now, and we must act decisively. The lives of so many lie in the balance.

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation