Chris Smith

I have read many reports about the abuse of children in Cuba for child sex tourism, particularly to Europe and to Canada.

I think they are very good at gaming the situation and talking a good game, but they don't walk the walk.

Mr. Ambassador, let me just ask you with regards to Vietnam which is one of the disappointing parts.

I do wonder why other countries were not similarly treated.

This modern-day slavery is what it is, is something that affects the lives of so many millions around the world.

The definition of a civilized world is one that comes to the aid of those who are most defenseless.

Despite the country's increased economic freedom, religious and political freedoms for Vietnamese citizens remain severely limited.

I, too, want to thank you and the ranking member, Eliot Engel, for the way you have conducted this committee.

It is imperative that the President fill this slot post haste.

It is vital that we reaffirm our support for Jordan.

I fully support this measure.

I actually went to CURE International's clinic in Uganda and saw children who got the treatment.

Research on detection, vaccines, and drug treatment for their ailments do not receive the priority that diseases such as HIV/AIDS... are given.

These diseases are not only debilitating for their victims but far too often fatal when untreated.

Please give us your best ideas on what it should look like. And we work very collaboratively...

While some in this government may say no, put those human rights safeguards on all of our aid.

We are not to simply bandage the wounds of the victims beneath the wheels of injustice. We are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.

I am a cosponsor of it and proud to be so--how important it is that someone walk point on these Christians who are being, as Dr. Eibner said, their very existence is under threat.

I hope you will convey to your superiors how disappointing that is because it seems to me that there are religious persecutions occurring all over the world.

What is happening to Christians is genocide.

Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.

We now know, with some certainty, that some thefts are being organized by Chinese government agencies.

As Congressman Smith mentioned, or their confidential information, and certainly in communicating with people inside China, given the potential for harassment and arrest.

Chinese agents have stolen our designs for helicopters, ships, fighter jets, and several missile defense systems.

I commend Senator Levin for his recent proposed legislation to hold China accountable for cyber theft.