Chris Smith: “I have been in Congress now 22 years, Mr. Speaker, and I have known…”

On the recordMay 21, 2002

I have been in Congress now 22 years, Mr. Speaker, and I have known Chairman Hyde all those years. He is a champion of human rights anywhere and everywhere. Including East Timor. He is also a champion in the cause of promoting the sanctity of life wherever and whenever it is threatened. East Timor, finally, Mr. Speaker, has an extraordinary future. Its leadership has overcome incredible odds, and they possess an indomitable spirit and an enormous amount of courage. Our prayers and hopes are with President Gusmao and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bishop Belo and so many others who are now on the cutting edge of ensuring that a beleaguered population which has suffered so much finally enjoys the blessings of liberty and freedom.

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Chris Smith

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Praising Chairman Hyde's leadership and discussing the future of East Timor.

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