Chris Smith actually said...

"The Administration should also consider creating a Special Advisor for Political and Religious Prisoners."

"Experience demonstrates that raising individual cases can result in improved treatment, lighter sentences, or in some cases, release from custody."

"It is about time. The bill would mandate it. It would finally get us to where we want to be."

"Mr. Smith. And as you know, Mr. Wolf, in the past the accountability piece has been left out."