Chris Smith actually said...

"First of all is the systematic and widespread modern-day slavery, not just government complicity, but the Government of Vietnam was behind it."

"I hope that the Congress will pass the Vietnam Human Rights bill, put Vietnam back on the list of Countries of Particular Concern."

"I believe that one last note, we now have, I believe, an opportunity that we have leverage on the communist Chinese Government of Vietnam."

"I just want to send my gratitude to Dr. Thang, CAMSA, BPSOS, and Congressman Smith and the panel and the U.S. Government for allowing this hearing."