Chris Smith actually said...

"Just enforce United States law. It is on the books; I know because I wrote it."

"I do hope the press takes very keen note of this."

"Failure to do that will send the wrong message to the Chinese leaders that United States and in exchange, the international community is not concerned about the way Chinese Government treats its own c..."

"We believe these hearings will have enormous impact in affecting U.S. foreign policy and also send a strong message to countries around the world that U.S. values human rights."