Chris Smith actually said...

"We hope that this hearing will help us better understand how we can play a role in curbing such horrific practices and abuses against the girl child and women."

"The falling child sex ratio is an indictment of our social values."

"It is a national shame for us that despite this, female feticide and infanticide continue in many parts of our country."

"Improving this ration is not merely a question of stricter compliance with existing laws."