Chris Smith actually said...

But until you start sanctioning and having--as one of our colleagues said earlier, until you really start really saying we're not kidding, they will think these are mere words and admonishments rather than actions that have penalties and consequences.

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Smith argues for the necessity of real consequences for noncompliance.

11/18/2015

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