Chris Smith actually said...

"this Commission is needed now more than ever, as is the Government's response"

"I sincerely hope I am wrong about the long-term effects of the Sino-Vatican agreement, but I don't believe it will help the Roman Catholic Church, China's Catholic minority, or the cause of religious ..."

"If you're going to keep this agreement, this provisional agreement, demand more from the Chinese."

"I would have the President say to him, Stop persecuting your own people. It's bad for China's international reputation, and it's bad for China's economy."