Robert L. Turner: “Throughout the conflict, the mines remain open, minerals, gems, rare earth provide the financing for the conflict.”

Are we aware of this as a criminal enterprise and what steps are we taking that you know of or should we be taking?

In my short time serving in the House, Chairman Smith, I have seen you as a model for advocacy on behalf of political justice around the world.

He has been detained without a hearing, no trial, no jury, no verdict, no due process, Mr. Chairman.

If there is any light at the end of this tunnel it will be a diplomatic hardball and our State and executive branch are going to have to make uncompromising demands.