Sherrod Brown actually said...

I am deeply concerned that we are cutting off our nose to spite our face.

This is an issue that deeply concerns me and many other members of the committee.

Today's hearing comes at an important time in the relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

Chinese authorities have used Mr. Gao to send a chilling message to other would-be human rights defenders: Stay quiet, do not challenge us, ...