Chris Smith actually said...

"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?"

"Imagine that. Those two very respected worldwide news organizations who have reporters darned near everywhere will not be able to paint that picture of China."

"If the situation does not improve, we will consider other steps that Congress may take to address this issue."

"It is imperative that foreign journalists, that journalists worldwide, get an opportunity to travel freely in the People's Republic of China."