Chris Smith actually said...

"We have admonished them, urging them to stick to the schedule and hold these elections, and ensure that they are free and fair."

"Sanctions work, but they have to be applied."

"the seemingly esoteric concern about rule of law, which is important, is eclipsed by the potential for horrific conflict, loss of life that we are already seeing shaping up."

"Talk is cheap, particularly here in Washington, and we have got to make sure it is backed up by something that is more significant, like a sanction."