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Chris Smith is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on a range of issues including human rights, foreign affairs, and health care. Smith has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving health services and advocating for the rights of individuals both domestically and internationally. His long-standing service in Congress has made him a prominent figure in New Jersey politics.
H. Res. 50, introduced by Representative Levin, calls for the release of former Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who has been languishing in Russian prisons since she was abducted by pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine in 2014…
I have an amendment to the preamble at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike the preamble and insert the following: Whereas the trial of Nadiya Savchenko is scheduled to…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, undercover videos show and expose Planned Parenthood directors cheerfully talking about dismemberment and crushing babies to death all while altering abortion methods in a way that…
Undercover videos by The Center for Medical Progress have again brought into sharp focus that some babies actually survive abortion. Dr. Ginde, medical director of Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains, says: ``sometimes we get--if somebody…
I do thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding and, again, I want to thank Chairman Bob Goodlatte for doing such an extraordinarily effective job as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, a true human rights champion and a man who…
Okay. It is disappointing then that the gentleman is not moved to compassion over the terrible inhumanity displayed on those videos by the Planned Parenthood personnel. Madam Speaker, human dismemberment is a painful and absolutely…
I thank Virginia Foxx, who is a tremendous leader for life and a great leader in this Congress, for yielding. Mr. McGovern said we are wasting our time. Mr. Kildee talked about pandering, which I think is an insult. I would just like to…
What was previously unacceptable, an Iranian nuclear state, is now inevitable under the terms and conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Tragically, the deal is riddled with serious flaws, gaps, and huge concessions to Iran…
I thank my good friend Mr. Guthrie for yielding and for his support on this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, Maalik was diagnosed with Hurler syndrome at 15 months old, a rare and life-threatening metabolic disorder. He had a curved…
H.R. 2820 authorizes $265 million over 5 years and will ensure that thousands of present-day and future patients benefit from this exciting field of regenerative medicine. We have only just begun. This legislation furthers that work. And…
Thank you, Mr. Duffy. Thank you for yielding to me and for your leadership on this extremely important human rights issue. Mr. Speaker, in 2011, an undercover videotape sting operation by Live Action exposed several Planned Parenthood…
Earlier today I was pleased to support the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act (H.R. 208). This legislation will provide assistance to both homeowners and businesses that were utterly failed by the Small…
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