Chris Smith actually said...

"Many people, and I include myself among them, saw Ortega's candidacy as unconstitutional from the series of questionable maneuvers from institutions he controls."

"This was a real setback for democracy in that country; and, second, Daniel Ortega will most likely be President for another 5-year term."

"If the election results stand, the consequences will prove detrimental to democracy in Nicaragua."

"I am standing for U.S. interests against Ortega's new assault on Nicaragua's democratic process and institutions."