Chris Smith actually said...

"It needs to be integrated. It needs to be part of that discussion and then he will be released."

"We must do all we can to prevent that from happening."

"Who will report on what is happening with the Uyghurs, who will report on Tibet, who will report on the plight of human rights activists if not foreign independent journalists?"

"That is why the recent actions from the government to shut down foreign journalists is so troubling."