Chris Smith actually said...

"The Russian Government has on many occasions accepted and even solemnly agreed that issues of human rights and the Rule of Law are of international concern."

"Removing Russia from its provisions would be interpreted in Moscow and elsewhere as a seal of approval from the United States Congress."

"I would ask that you perhaps in your statement and certainly in your work consider two issues that are largely overlooked."

"Thank you very much, Madam Chair."