Chris Smith: “It's a bipartisan effort. Again, I mentioned Tom Cole, the chairman who's doing a wonderful job.”

We must act now, and we must act decisively. The lives of so many lie in the balance.

This bill is going to lead to exploitation of minors, exploitation of children.

If the U.S. also retreats due to limits on working with foreign scientists, it could jeopardize the whole future of high-energy physics.

I thank my good friend for yielding and for his leadership and that of my colleague on the other side of the aisle. Mr. Speaker, it all started in September 1997, 27 years ago, with Brick Township, New Jersey, parents Bobbie and Billy…