Political Quotes

Chris Smith: “I, frankly, feel rather than rewarding and enabling a dictatorship, because I do believe that the line of succession--we…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
I, frankly, feel rather than rewarding and enabling a dictatorship, because I do believe that the line of succession--we have seen this--you know, the great hopes that people had falsely about Vietnam--and this seems to be a Vietnam model.
Said by
Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes enabling dictatorships instead of prioritizing human rights.

Share

More from Chris Smith

Aug 9, 2026

It could jeopardize the whole future of high-energy physics.

propublica.org
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.

lankford.senate.gov
Jan 22, 2026

I would add that the gentlewoman's husband, Scott, is a tremendous leader and head of National Right to Life.

govinfo.gov
Sep 30, 2026

Thank God we had a Senate that said, ‘You know, forget it. You’re not going to get these bills.’

washingtonexaminer.com

Other voices in this conversation