Chris Smith

It seems to me that at the very least, our side, our President needs to make a very strong and aggressive--diplomatic, but aggressive appeal for these people who are suffering with such impunity.

The Tiananmen Mothers and the meetings of victims of the Chinese dictatorship rightfully ask the United States to strongly oppose in a vote against the China regaining membership in the U.N. Human Rights Council.

To reverse the anti-revolutionary turmoil 'dong luan' verdict against Tiananmen Square's peaceful protesters, to end the one-child policy in China, to end gendercide in China and in America, to end abortions in China and in America, to end…

Thank you for your tireless effort to uphold human rights for all the people in China, around the world.

An oppressed people will eventually rise up, and they should.

It is hard to believe that it is some 24 years ago that we are now looking back at Tiananmen Square.

Many of us on both sides of the aisle and Americans throughout this country and really people who believe in freedom around the world will never forget what took place in Tiananmen 24 years ago.

Not a single person lost his life in Tiananmen Square.

The Chinese Government not only continues to inflict unspeakable pain and suffering on its own people, but the cover-up of the Tiananmen Square massacre is without precedent in modern history.

Twenty-four years ago today, the world watched in awe and wonder as hundreds of thousands of mostly young people peacefully petitioned the Chinese Government to reform and to democratize.

Congressman Chris Smith, yourself, and Congressman Frank Wolf, thank you for all of your effort in the past 30-plus years fighting against both the one-child policy and also defending the victims of the Tiananmen massacre.

Thank you for your support with us in this difficult journey and battle.

I applaud today's markup, and I applaud the important legislation that we have.

The fact is that we have--that none of our sanctions against Iran have been adjudicated by any competent international jurists or domestic tribunal to be in violation of any of our trade agreements.

I think the Royce-Engel bill will make a serious difference in the fight to combat Iran's efforts to acquire a nuclear weapons of mass destruction capability.

It strengthens the sanctions on those who would give the Iranian Government the technology to suppress the communications of its own citizens.

It strengthens the sanctions on those who would provide WMD technology to Iran.

It imposes sanctions on those who sell mining and milling equipment to Iran that can be used by Iran to exploit its own uranium ore.

It builds upon the key work, particularly the Menendez-Kirk Amendment, that has had such an effect of making it difficult for Iran to sell its oil.

Transparency is absolutely necessary for any government to protect the health of its citizens and to effectively manage problems related to food and drug safety, and public and environmental health.

Congress must also give close examination to our agencies responsible for safe drugs, food, and products and to the rules of international trade agreements, to ensure we do not lower standards.

I want to thank Speaker Toure for being here for the entire day of the hearing.

Over these years and with Libya and Mali having happened, what have we learned? How can we reengage the region to have security?

The administration needs to come to the realization that we are a long way still from defeating al-Qaeda and its influence.

Today's hearing is intended to examine the challenges faced by the nations of Africa's Sahel region.