Chris Smith actually said...

"the President... should pick up the phone and call some top leadership."

"human rights usually is demoted in U.S. foreign policy."

"It is important that when these designations are made it sends the message that we believe that there is egregious and ongoing violations."

"As members of the United States Congress, it is vital that we continue to shine light on all of the cases of injustice and for the United States to continue exerting whatever pressure we can on govern..."