I remain deeply concerned, along with my colleagues for Bishop Alvarez, who was recently released, only to be rearrested for bravely refusing to leave his country.
Chris Smith: “I remain deeply concerned, along with my colleagues for Bishop Alvarez, who was recently released, only to be rearrested…”
On the recordJuly 17, 2023
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Smith expresses concern for Bishop Alvarez's situation in Nicaragua.
Share
More from Chris Smith
Sep 30, 2026
Thank God we had a Senate that said, ‘You know, forget it. You’re not going to get these bills.’
Oct 2, 2026
We write to request that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) review and, if appropriate, initiate an investigation into the activities of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. and the organization's affiliates.
Jan 22, 2026
I would add that the gentlewoman's husband, Scott, is a tremendous leader and head of National Right to Life.
Oct 6, 2026
Planned Parenthood should not receive taxpayer dollars. Since 1970, it has killed over ten million unborn babies in its clinics—and today exterminates over 1,000 unborn babies every single day," said Smith.





