Chris Smith actually said...

"Mr. President, it is the time for Cuba. I strongly urge you to condemn this deplorable situation in which the fundamental rights of Cubans are being violated."

"Without the international support for the peaceful opposition in Cuba, the Castro brothers will continue to repress their people, and they will end up massacring them, just like it is happening today ..."

"It is an absolute outrage."

"I myself have offered amendments in the past in the Congress that would have lifted the travel ban if, and only if, political prisoners were released and free and fair elections were held."