Political Quotes

Chris Smith: But sometimes the egregious harm is so compelling that a very strong statement needs to be made.

On the recordDecember 10, 2012
But sometimes the egregious harm is so compelling that a very strong statement needs to be made.
Said by
Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith argues for sanctions against Rwandan officials despite potential collateral damage.

Share

More from Chris Smith

Sep 9, 2024

My colleagues and I rise to convey our deepest sorrow on the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, 14-term New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell of the Ninth District in New Jersey. We offer our prayers and heartfelt condolences to…

govinfo.gov
Feb 12, 2025

They will drop out. You have priced them out of higher education.

nbcnews.com
Jan 23, 2025

This year's March for Life is an engraved invitation to each and every one of us to seriously recommit and rededicate ourselves to the defense of the weakest and most vulnerable. To recommit with love and compassion to tangibly assist…

govinfo.gov
Jul 22, 2024

They are trying to undermine turnout by, again, spreading false information that somehow Moldova will be dragged into the war in Ukraine if Moldovans were to support the EU referendum.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation