Chris Smith actually said...

Putting human rights and the rule of law at the center of bilateral relations is the goal of H.R. 5621, the Vietnam Human Rights Act, bipartisan legislation that I introduced last month.

Context

Smith emphasizes the importance of human rights in U.S.-Vietnam relations through proposed legislation.

06/06/2018

https://congress.gov...

More Chris Smith Quotes

If human rights issues are not explicitly linked to our economic and security interests, we risk having discussions on trade and defense mov...
6/16/2015
I agree with the commission's conclusion that Vietnam should be designated immediately a Country of Particular Concern because of its egregi...
6/16/2015
We need to use our leverage to try to compel their release.
6/16/2015
First time, shame on you. Second time, shame on me. Third time, are we being foolish? Are we naive?
6/16/2015

View All Chris Smith Quotes