Chris Smith actually said...

"Last year, an important weapon in the fight against extremism was passed by the Congress and signed into law, the Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act."

"I want to thank him for this strategic vision that he has and, again, for making this hearing a reality."

"The law strengthens the ability to investigate and monitor religious persecution by creating a designated persons list of violators."

"Advancing freedom of religion both as an end in and of itself and as a means to achieve peace, stability, and human flourishing should be a core objective of U.S. foreign policy."