Chris Smith actually said...

"I often am concerned when it comes to human rights that some people get compassion fatigue."

"I put together a very strong group of dissidents who asked the President to raise the issue boldly."

"We would see, at least on the margin if not even more than that, I believe, the release of prisoners, including Liu Xiaobo, if we took seriously our obligation and did not act out of fear."

"It seems to me that it is time to find our voice and that voice needs to be in the White House."