Chris Smith

China is the most, as Mr. Rohrabacher said yesterday, the most egregious violator of human rights globally.

I would hope, as you pointed out, that if the MFN were to go forward or the waiving and ending of Jackson-Vanik, this needs to be part of a package because otherwise, unfortunately, we will miss a significant opportunity.

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

Thank you very much, Madam Chair.

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

I sponsored both the conscience clause amendment and the anti-trafficking and prostitution amendment.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Late last month, two bioethicists--Dr. Alberto Giubilini and Francesca Minerva--published an outrageous paper in the Journal of Medical Ethics, justifying the deliberate, premeditated murder of new- born…

Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1410 offered by the Honorable Christopher H. Smith, a Representative in Congress from the State of New Jersey.

We are not dictating to them, we are saying these are universal principles that need to be followed.

How difficult would it be for us not to be able to say at this particular moment in time, to our friends in Egypt, that it is important even despite the turmoil that is going on there that they must keep to their international commitments…

I would never oppose the pursuit of justice on behalf of the people who seek restitution because of claims that they have, but I would certainly be remiss if I didn't mention that we do this not cost free.

This is a bipartisan bill. Originally introduced by myself, Mr. Wolf, Zoe Lofgren, Loretta Sanchez and Mr. Royce.

I especially want to point out a section--and associate myself with your remarks because you explain in great detail what the bill includes.

I thank you very much and appreciate the gentlelady for yielding. Let me join my distinguished colleagues in expressing our deepest condolences to Don Payne's family. He was truly a remarkable man. I had the privilege of sitting next to…

Part of that problem there is a continuum of claims that are brought up in a yes-but fashion by the Palestinians that could go on for millenniums.

Capping non-humanitarian assistance to the Vietnamese regime until these 'Hanoi six hundred' are unconditionally released, and religious and political freedoms improved, is the least that we can do.

I strongly support the inclusion of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 in today's markup.

It is with deep sorrow that I inform the House that our dear friend and colleague, Don Payne, has passed. He had colon cancer. In a few moments a privileged resolution will be offered on the floor that recognizes and honors this…

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 571 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a…

One of the demands that we have is an end to all claims when the Palestinians settle up with the Israeli's.

I do ask for a moment of silence to remember our dearly departed friend, Don Payne. The SPEAKER. Members and guests will rise and observe a moment of silence. ____________________

I just think the record needs to be very clear.

I think section 505 really is part of what we should be doing with so many bills, and that is focusing on sanctioning the very people who commit the crimes.

He was truly a remarkable man. I had the privilege of sitting next to him for about 15 years...

Nobody has fought harder with an iron will and physical strength not to give in, because he had so much left to do.