Chris Smith: “when American officials... speak precisely, transparently, but boldly about human rights, they beat us less.”

I thank my good friend for yielding and for his leadership and that of my colleague on the other side of the aisle. Mr. Speaker, it all started in September 1997, 27 years ago, with Brick Township, New Jersey, parents Bobbie and Billy…

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

This bill is going to lead to exploitation of minors, exploitation of children.

I will say, as we are awaiting his arrival, life is the first human right. If we don't have that, every other right--religion, speech, every assembly--falls. Republicans are trying to on our side and we need friends on the Democrat side to…