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Congressmen Chris Smith

Washington D.C., Apr 2, 2009 / 01:25 pm (CNA).- In an impassionate address to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Congressmen Chris Smith (R-NJ,) argued that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the speech delivered immediately after, in Houston, Texas, during Planned Parenthood’s Margaret Sanger Award were completely inexcusable.

Smith said that Clinton’s visit to the Catholic Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where she presented a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the American people, was “a very nice gesture.”

But the gesture was at odds with her speech while receiving the Margaret Sanger Award.

“In her remarks, Secretary Clinton said she was ‘in awe’ --I repeat, ‘in awe’-- of Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood.”

“To our distinguished Secretary of State, I respectfully ask: Are you kidding? In ‘awe’ of Margaret Sanger, who said in 1921, ‘Eugenics…is the most adequate and thorough avenue to the solution of racial, political, and social problems’ and who also said in 1922, ‘The most merciful thing that a family does to one of its infant members is to kill it’?” asked Congressman Smith.

He went on to say that Secretary Clinton in her speech said that Margaret Sanger's “life and leadership” was “one of the most transformational in the entire history of the human race.”

“Mr. Speaker, transformational, yes. But not for the better if one happens to be poor, disenfranchised, weak, a person of color, vulnerable, or among the many so-called undesirables who Sanger would exclude and exterminate from the human race.”

According to the New Jersey Representative, “the juxtaposition of last week's two very public events in Mexico City and in Houston bring into sharp focus two huge and irreconcilable world views.”

“On the one hand, the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe has for five centuries brought a message of hope, faith, peace, reconciliation and protection for the weakest, most vulnerable among us. On the other hand, each year, Margaret Sanger's Planned Parenthood kills approximately 300,000 unborn baby girls and boys in their abortion clinics scattered throughout the United States,” he added.

After briefly narrating the story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Smith continued: “last Thursday, Hillary Clinton visited the shrine. On Friday, she paid homage to Planned Parenthood and to Margaret Sanger. Margaret Sanger is the founder of Planned Parenthood. She was a self-described pro-abortionist eugenist and a racist who considered charity care for impoverished, disenfranchised women, including women of color, especially pregnant women, to be ‘cruel’.”

Smith extensively quoted little known, terrifying passages of Sanger’s writings, loaded with racism and contempt for the poor.

“The most serious charge that can be brought against modern benevolence is that it encourages, and I say this again, the perpetuation of defectives, delinquents, and dependents,” was one of Sanger’s statement quoted by the NJ representative.

“Which begs the question, Mr. Speaker. Is our Secretary of State unaware of Margaret Sanger’s inhumane beliefs? Was she not briefed on Margaret Sanger’s cruel and reckless disregard for poor, pregnant women? Respectfully, Secretary Clinton should at a minimum return the Sanger award.”

“More importantly,” continued Smith “Congress and the White House must at long last take a long, hard, second look at the multimillion, almost billion, dollar corporation called Planned Parenthood – Child Abuse Incorporated.”

“There is nothing whatsoever compassionate, benevolent, ennobling, benign, or empowering about abortion. It is a violation of a child's fundamental human rights.”

“I strongly urge my colleagues to take that second look at Planned Parenthood. It is time to respect the value and the dignity of all human life,” he concluded.

Comments: 147

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Published by: Mike
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 02/19/2010 03:22 PM EST

Quite the article. The world needs more men like Congressmen Chris Smith. Hillary Clinton is a contradiction within herself.

Published by: Rita gavel
Kingston Ontario Canada 08/09/2009 02:56 AM EST

The Democratic Party accepts blood money from Planned Parenthood and abortionists. Our whole political system is corrupted from the slaughter of innocent children. We are similar to the Aztecs and Mayans in the use of human sacrifice. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas please quickly come to our aid.

Published by: Joe Spenner
Stayton, OR, USA 05/05/2009 07:54 PM EST

People of the United States must circulate a
plebisite, "DECLARING DEPENDENCE ON GOD," as retribution for the awful evils of satanic abortion, sodomy and wickedness afflicting our nation, and work to elect real men like Mr. Smith! I pray to St. Benedict to inercede.
Joe Spenner

Published by: dAVID LARSEN
scituate Mass. USA 04/21/2009 06:04 PM EST

The Divine Mercy is for all and that is why we must pray for those that prey on others or don't understand mercy. God loves all of his created beings and Christ died for all for the remission of sin. The Mercy of God is greater than the worst sin of humankind according to the Divine Mercy revelation to Sr. Faustina. This is so no-one can ever give up in their quest to find the love of God in their lives,no matter what. We must never give up on anyone either. Our Lady of Guadalupe didn't give up on a primitive people who were far from God"s loving ways. Primitive people then and now can find God. Repent and believe what the Holy Spirit offers all in Christ because God is a loving,pure and Holy God. Amen

Published by: Dan
Santa Fe/NM/US 04/08/2009 10:49 AM EST

This is God's way---take a sad story and bring a hero to our attention who shows us the goodness of God

Published by: Ellie
Washington State, USA 04/06/2009 01:27 PM EST

Bravo!...Though the detailed knowledge, moral clarity--as opposed to the common spiritual blindness we see--and the eloquence evidenced in this impassioned speech is nothing new for Rep. Smith. We in the USA all need to be contacting our Congressional Reps. and Senators and telling them about the awful truth about Planned Parenthood and its founder Margaret Sanger and getting them to yank funding for "Child Abuse Inc." Planned Parenthood hasn't strayed far from Sanger's appalling views--still racist, still act like being pregnant is nothing special and the developing child within needs to be destroyed, unless you happen to want him or her right now (and you're not a minority!)

Published by: Mark Andreas
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. USA 04/06/2009 01:16 PM EST

Congressman Smith has nailed it! We forget that there are some very good men and women who are trying to bring the truth to the forefront and truly help to provide for the common good of their constituents.

Published by: John Regan
N. Palm Beach, Fl. USA 04/05/2009 04:30 PM EST

Congressman Smith, You are inspired by the grace of God. You speak for millions of us who have no pulpit. Keep speaking. Your courage and love of God put you in the same league as John the Baptist. You have my prayers.

Published by: Mary Stuckmeyer
Fenton, MO 63026 04/05/2009 11:21 AM EST

Thank God for Congressman Smith. May He provide our country with many more such courageous men of faith.

Published by: Jo
Belfast Ireland 04/05/2009 08:17 AM EST

Let us pray that Our Lady will go to Jesus for all the Anti Lifers.
I bet all the anti lifers secretly wish they had guts like Congressman Smith.
May the Good Lord protect him.

Published by: Lucia
Jacksonville, FL U.S.A. 04/04/2009 10:39 PM EST

God Bless Chris Smith!!! He is a Godly and courageous man of virtue!

All the awesome comments from my brothers and sisters have brought tears to my eyes...I am blessed.. you have given me hope!

May Our Lady of Guadalupe place Her mantle of love and protection around Chris Smith and his family.

P.S. Due to district restrictions, I was not able to send an email, but I was able to call him and thank him!

Chris Smith for President!

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for us!!!

Published by: HistoryWriter
Belvidere, NJ 04/04/2009 07:36 PM EST

Rate: Bad

Since Mrs. Clinton is a Methodist, I doubt that she's going to "choose the Lady of Guadeloupe." At least Margaret Sanger contributed something important (affordable birth control) to society --- which is more than you can say for a plaster statue. Besides, very few people in New Jersey take Smith's anti-choice views seriously.

Published by: Bill Wii
Lake Mary, Fl.,USA 04/04/2009 05:16 PM EST

Thank the Lord for Congressman Smith!If more Republicans had his courage and tenacity we wouldn't be in the position we are in this country with the RADICAL LEFT in charge!!! Keep up the fight Congressman Smith! We are all behind you!

Published by: Deborah
Illinois 04/04/2009 08:40 AM EST

Bravo, bravo, bravo to the good senator! NJ should be proud they have such a fine and outspoken man. I takes courage to speak out against the evils of abortion in this day and age. I live in Illinois where we have one of the most corrupt governments in the US. We are the poor slobs who gave this country B. Hussein Obama. He comes from the same cesspool of politics. New Jersey count your blessings!

Published by: Molly Edstein
Toowong Australia 04/04/2009 04:32 AM EST

CONGRATULATIONS Christopher Smith! May God bless you ABUNDANTLY! I vote for you for President! Pity you are not Premier of Queensland or even our Prime Minister.We need someone with your guts here in Australia.

Published by: John
ann arbor mi usa 04/04/2009 03:39 AM EST

Yes Congressman Smith was right on target and Mrs. Clinton should make up for her mistake! I know she won't do it! Plan parenthood should be looked at for all there wrong doings,but know one has the muscle to go ahead with it!!!

Published by: Peter Xuereb
Melbourne Victoria Australia 04/03/2009 11:43 PM EST

What do you expect from her or anyone else for that matter from a woman or even a country that has put its faith in mammon rather than GOD all I can say is Come Chastisements Come and rid the world of such stupid Sodom and Gomorrah type fools please and help us get back to morality and the love of God

Published by: mike
london 04/03/2009 11:22 PM EST

many americans honor our country's founders. many of these founders owned slaves. however we value them not based on such inhumane practises but on what they did to push foward agendas and beliefs that have benefited humanity. sanger's efforts to women's rights/ contraception information are valued, not her racist, and cold blooded comments, nor her support for eugenics.

Published by: Patty Schoenen
Litchfield Park, AZ 04/03/2009 10:14 PM EST

Just as Abel's blood cried out to God, what of the blood of all those aborted babies. God listened, and sent Mr. Smith....wow!God Bless you, Sir.

Published by: Kevin
Rochelle Pk, NJ 04/03/2009 09:37 PM EST

Chris Smith is great! I hope he'll also speak out against Obama's invitation to speak at Notre Dame and being "honored"
by Our Lady's University with a law degree.

Published by: Michael
Ballston Spa, NY USA 04/03/2009 08:27 PM EST

Amen. And let us pray for the rest of our political leaders at all levels, that they will repent and return to God!!!!!

Published by: Julie
RI 04/03/2009 07:46 PM EST

God bless you Mr. Smith for speaking out. We need more of you in Congress.

Published by: Marie
Pennsylvania 04/03/2009 07:35 PM EST

The truth about Margaret Sanger needs to come out. People need to understand that Planned Parenthood is rooted in racism. President Obama proudly supports Planned Parenthood, a pro-abortion organization. Hillary Clinton speaks highly of Margaret Sanger and the impact that she has had on America. It is important for hispanics, blacks, the disabled and the poor to understand what she and our President really stand for, i.e. if you are a burden on society, you should be aborted.

Published by: don
Houston 04/03/2009 07:00 PM EST

Didn't know there was anyone
left in D.C. with moral courage!!!!!!!!!!!!

Published by: Sue
Hawthorne/CA/USA 04/03/2009 06:02 PM EST

Congressman Smith is a man of HOPE and, with God's grace and guidance, a man of CHANGE in Washington D.C. God Bless all of your endeavors, sir, and may He continue to bless you with the courage to speak the truth!
For what it's worth, when Hillary visited the Guadalupe shrine, after peering at it a bit, she turned and asked her host, "Who painted it?"
If she was ill-informed about Sanger, she was doubly ill-informed about Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the AMERICAS!

Published by: Ger. Turley
Ireland 04/03/2009 05:10 PM EST

We've been waiting a long time for courage to arrive and now it has. The lion of Judah.
Thank you Mr. Smith and I hope I live to see the day that they elect you president of the U.S.A.

Published by: Michelle
Washington State 04/03/2009 03:54 PM EST

I am very disappointed in Hilary and I had such high hopes for her. Surely her staff could have done a better job of preparing her for the day. What would she have done to our health care system? Thank you Congressman Smith. God bless you

Published by: Terri
Omaha 04/03/2009 03:48 PM EST

Congressman Smith -- thank you for standing up for life with such an eloquent and thoughtful speech. But, to be honest, how can you expect Mrs. Clinton to know anything about Margaret Sanger when she asked the clergyman at Our Lady of Guadalupe, "Who painted it?" That should tell you a lot about how much research she does about people or places before she speaks about them !!

Published by: Patrick Baker
Cincinnati, OH 04/03/2009 03:37 PM EST

I love Chris Smith... I always have and I would truly like to meet him. Mr Smith, thank you so much for your courage to speak the truth. You are what a politician should be and I thnk you for that! May God always bless you and may you continue fighting the good fight... without ever caving in to discouragement and frustration. You are fighting the good fight, the best fight that can be fought. thank you!

Published by: Ethel
Bismarck ND 04/03/2009 02:41 PM EST

Thank you Congresman Smith !!I hope more than the rest of the congress is listening. My Senator includes all the "Good works" that planned parenhood does in his answer to me. It amazes me that our president being a gentleman of color isn't aware of at least the great number of black babies lost in the horror of abortion. It amazes me that our secretary of state on her second visit to Our Lady of Guatamala still has no clue.Doesn't she have a staff?? But unfortunetly she does deserve the Margaret Sanger award whether she knows what it stands for or not.

Published by: Pat
Waretown, NJ USA 04/03/2009 02:21 PM EST

God Bless you Congressman Smith.

Published by: Victress Jenkins
Phoenix AZ USA 04/03/2009 01:58 PM EST

I fully agree with Congressman Smith. I just wish our African American citizens would/could fully understand the ramifications of Margaret Sangers beliefs in regards to themselves.

Published by: M/M Robert Orgler
Las Cruces, NM, USA 04/03/2009 01:31 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

Congressman, God bless you with continued courage. We're forwarding a prayer leaflet to the Lady of Guadalupe for the Unborn Children which is said every morning at daily Mass in our parish. You might want to share it with the 'smartest woman' in the world.

Published by: Ellen Perry
Galveston, Texas 04/03/2009 01:05 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

I wish that Congressman Smith lived in my state and district so I could vote for him. He has nothing to fear. Our Lady and Her Son will protect him for his courage and deep faith.

Published by: Janet
Kansas 04/03/2009 12:26 PM EST

Thank You for standing up for TRUTH AND LIVE!!! May God Truly Bless You!!!

Published by: Kathy S.
Miami/FL/USA 04/03/2009 12:11 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

Heroic virtue!!! I want to write to him but I don't live in his district.

Published by: Michael Rizzio
Robstown, Texas, USA 04/03/2009 11:57 AM EST

Rate: Excellent

“For the first time in my adult lifetime, I’m really proud of my ....home state, New Jersey." (hmmm, didn't someone else utter this line recently?)

That being said, I hope Representative Christopher Smith (the Christ-bearing medal worker) is ready for a battle, for the gates of hell and the New Jersey Devil himself will be arrayed against him.

This courageous US Congressman deserves our unwavering support. As long as he continues placing all his trust in God, this recipient of Metuchen's Diocesan 1998 Pro Vita Award is a bona fide conservative candidate. We are witnessing the opening hammer blows of the next President of the United States.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for him and us.

Published by: dominic demarino
roselle il usa 04/03/2009 11:50 AM EST

Praise be Jesus the Light does shine in the darkness and the Darkness WILL NOT overcome it! Finally someone in the US Congress has the guts to pull out the sword of truth and speak it!! God Bless us!

Published by: Sam
Woodbury,Ct.,U.S.A. 04/03/2009 11:46 AM EST

P>S> AND, we need to try to educate people, especially leaders, about the truth of Sanger, Planned Parenthood,NARAL...surely, Hillary Clinton could not have known the history of Sanger or she would not have made such absurd comments...it's like praising Hitler! I asked a pro life director how parents could disallow schools to give their daughters an aspirin but could allow their young daughters, as young as 12 years of age at times, to have an abortion without their knowlege or consent...the director told me that many parents don't know about this...the media covers up so much that is evil...so how do WE get the message out? Pope John Paul was so eager to have a Catholic communication center that would reach more than just the 'choir'...we need to pray to him for guidance...to get beyond the liberal media and into the hearts and souls and minds of those who have no clue about what is happening in our world that will harm them and their children irreparably! Please let us pray for this...

Published by: Sam
Woodbury,CT.,U.S.A. 04/03/2009 11:40 AM EST

May Our Lady trulyl bless Congressman Smith for his courage and clarity. We need to get the message out about Sanger who despised the weak & the vulnerable. Obama stands proudly w/Sanger,Planned Parenthood and Naral while putting up a smokescreen declaring he wants to limit abortions. He lies through that frightening smile but people are beginning to see through him. He is the most rabidly anti life politician in office except for Sebelius. He continues to perpetrate the most horrendous crime against humanity:the extermination of human babies. This is evil; he fosters and promotes this evil and, as Mother Teresa said, a nation that kills its young cannot survive, so I am not surprised at what is happening throughout the planet. We reap what we sow. We are responsible for the blood of millions of innocent babies and we do not, the majority of us, stand up and cry out with rage: STOP THE KILLING! Let us pray for those who do stand up like Chris Smith and some of our Bishops. As long as our Bishops allow those who perpetuate these killings to receive the Eucharist, nothing will change much. They would have offered Sanger herself, and Hitler and his cohorts, the Eucharist...why??? We must pray for strong leadership at every level...and for courage and love enough to stop the slaughter before it is too late. May the Lord be merciful to us and may the Holy Spirit guide us in this battle.

Published by: Rev J Balmer
Scotland.uk 04/03/2009 11:35 AM EST

Truly annointed words that expose the deceit of those who claim to be humane and compassionate.God bless him for his courage and fidelity to all human life

Published by: Fr. Jim Anderson, M.S.A.
Santa Maria, CA, USA 04/03/2009 11:07 AM EST

Let us pray that Jesus use his holy mother Mary to convert every people to his Way of life and love, beginning with Hillary and Barrack, as Mary did for the Aztec people at Tepeyac.

Published by: William Schweiker
Saratoga Springs/NY/USA 04/03/2009 10:58 AM EST

EXCELLENT! I can't believe my eyes. Finally a Congressman lays it out so clearly and succinctly that even the Idiot Left should get it. I've got to remember that name. Chris Smith--CHRIS SMITH! God willing, our next president.

Published by: Janet
Austin, Texas 04/03/2009 10:56 AM EST

Bravo! Thank You Congressman Smith for telling the truth. It is so sad that the mainstream media won't report your brave words.

Published by: Vince Perry
Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 04/03/2009 10:50 AM EST

THANK GOD ALMIGHTY for Chris Smith! May God bess him and every Pro-Life American support and pray for him. Amen!

Published by: eileen siter
wilmington,de 04/03/2009 10:40 AM EST

We thank God for Mr. Chris Smith,we know he is for the solution and he is not part of our most serious problem.Until we stop this slaughter of our unborn nothing will be corrected.

Published by: Carolyn
Bartow, Florida 04/03/2009 10:39 AM EST

AMEN!
It reminds me of the movie "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" staring Jimmy Stewart; someone willing to stand up. I pray that he will continue to speak TRUTH and that our congressmen and women hearts will change.

You shall know the TRUTH, and the TRUTH will set you free.

Published by: Trimelda
Idaho Falls, ID, USA 04/03/2009 10:35 AM EST

According to what Jesus said about hurting "little ones", Hilary ranks right up there with pedophiles on God's wrath list. Pray for her! Otherwise she's on the express lane to Hell.

Published by: Debra Birchard
Waterbury, CT, United States 04/03/2009 10:14 AM EST

God bless you Mr.Smith!
I wish I had money to donate to your next campaign, but since I don't, I will offer Mass & communion for you today.

Published by: Stann
Burlington, Vt., USA 04/03/2009 09:46 AM EST

Mr.Smith has my admiration for being the ray of light that he is! God Bless Him! Where are the others?

Published by: Arline
Daytona Beach,FL 04/03/2009 09:40 AM EST

God bless Chris Smith! He speaks the truth, and the truth shall set us free--free from grevious sin if we abide in his genuine words! Praise the Holy Spirit for inspiring Congressman Chris Smith not only with this message, but the courage to stand up for his convictions!

Published by: janie
kansas city,Mo. 04/03/2009 09:32 AM EST

A congressman with the mental clarity to expose the dichotomy that his colleagues live by is indeed inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Published by: Marianne Johnpillai
Sri Lanka 04/03/2009 09:31 AM EST

Congressman Chris Smith, I salute you from a far distant land called Sri Lanka. May God give you more courage to speak on behalf of the most innocent among us, the unborn. I will pray He does. God bless you and your family. Marianne

Published by: Mary
Central America 04/03/2009 09:00 AM EST

Isn't great to have a Congressman who has courage and moral integrity,"If a politician forsakes his private conscience for the sake of his public office he sets his country on a short route to chaos " Lawyer St Thomas More ,Chancellor of England, Killed, martyred - Man for All Seasons
There are people who have sold their souls to the evil one, One never knows how one gains power -- by their fruits you will know them. Pray for Clinton, she needs it.

Published by: Erika Drain
Winston-Salem, NC 04/03/2009 08:58 AM EST

Awesome! We need more politicians standing up to these idiotic people who claim to be so smart.

I think that in order to always be "politically correct" or any other garbage wishy-washy jargon, these people would sell their soul because they don't want to offend anyone, including the Devil! These are the people that are leading our country, making the decisions for the nation? S-C-A-R-Y!

Published by: Maureen
NY 04/03/2009 08:46 AM EST

Thanks for calling Mrs. Clinton on this blatant hypocracy, Congressman. It is said that God will not be mocked. I'm sure He won't allow the Blessed Mother to be used either.
Which is it Mrs. Clinton? The Blessed Mother or Margaret Sanger? You can't feign allegiance to both.
PS: Hear me Notre Dame University?

Published by: Darlene
Washington, DC 04/03/2009 08:41 AM EST

Thank God for this courageous man!!! I will share this with others and I hope that more people see the light concerning what Planned Parenthood is really about.
I used to be a pro-choice liberal democrat and I converted in a huge way. There is hope for all!! Let us pray and take action!
Our Lady of Guadalupe pray for us!!

Published by: Howard
Illinois, USA 04/03/2009 08:30 AM EST

Thank you, thank you Congressman Smith...you are so right-on!

Published by: JAMESFAULKNER
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 04/03/2009 08:23 AM EST

As usual the Clintons tells an audience only what it wants to hear. Hillary wanted to know who the artist was that made the Guadalupe shrine. She does no homework before she visits a place & she is Sec of State? The US has fallen so far down the road to perdition. Hillary only cares about Hillary, & it is laughable.

Published by: Myles Keogh
Fort Riley Kansas 04/03/2009 08:08 AM EST

Outstanding!!!! Why can't more of our pro-life politicians speak the truth like Congressman Smith just did. Besides Smith Alan Keyes is the only one who I can think of who has spoken the truth in such a direct manner. We need more folks like Alan Keyes and Chris Smith who are not worried about the truth offending people.

Published by: JoAnn
Minnesota 04/03/2009 07:44 AM EST

God bless Mr. Smith and the wise people of New Jersey who elected him.

Published by: Fid_Vitae
Detroit, MI 04/03/2009 07:28 AM EST

It should also be noted that Mrs. Clinton's first trip to Mexico as a member of the administration that repealed the Mexico City policy was on the Feast of the Annunciation. See the all things hillary blog, Mexico day two if you really want an upset stomach.

Published by: Derek Williams
Spalding, UK 04/03/2009 07:25 AM EST

Awesome - richly eloquent, to the point, not in the least bit flowery.
Well done Congressman.

Published by: Jim
Clarks Summit, Pa 04/03/2009 07:24 AM EST

At last.....someone with the guts to say what has to be said. I am glad "Mr. Smith went to Washington". Let's move him over to Pennsylvania Ave!!!

Published by: Jo Jones
San Diego, CA 04/03/2009 07:18 AM EST

All I have to say is what would happen if Chelsa or other people in the government would
have their children have an abortion? Let's put the shoe on the other foot.

Published by: Charlotte
Indianapolis, In. 04/03/2009 07:17 AM EST

Hooray for Chris Smith. He tells it like it is and puts to shame the pro-choice (pro-murder of the unborn) politicians who sold their souls for money in support of planned parenthood, etc. & destroyed the democratic party. This party is as corrupt as corrupt can be.

Published by: PJ
Essex Vt., USA 04/03/2009 07:16 AM EST

One Voice of Hope! where are all the others or don't they dare to stand up and say what needs to be said and not what they think everyone wants to hear? God Bless Mr. Smith

Published by: Kathy
Strathcona MN USA 04/03/2009 06:58 AM EST

It is good to see the truth pointed out concerning Hilary Clinton's actions. She truly doesn't understand Our Lady of Guadalupe and what happened in the America's in the 1500's when this miracle took place. The other miracle that followed the miraculous image on the tilma was the conversion of the people who were practicing human sacrifice to their pagan gods. Their eyes were opened to what they were doing and how displeasing it was to the Creator. And they turned away from this killing. And that miracle CAN again happen today regarding the human sacrifice of our children by abortion. May the Virgin of Guadalupe through our prayers and fasting again produce another miracle for the people of the Americas, that the people's eyes will be opened and our politicians' and Hilary Clinton's as well. Only then the killing will cease.

Published by: Theresa
ny USA 04/03/2009 06:31 AM EST

Always faithful and speaking the truth...thank you!

Published by: Carl R
Manama, Bahrain 04/03/2009 06:19 AM EST

Outstanding! Thank you, Mr. Smith, for your courage to speak the truth and for being a witness to Christ. I only pray some of our clergy and bishops have such moral strength as you have shown. MR SMITH FOR PRESIDENT OF NOTRE DAME!

Published by: John Ozog
Brighton, MI 04/03/2009 06:14 AM EST

Dear Mr. Smith,
God bless you for standing up for your faith. Your comments were well expressed and accurate. Please continue to "fight the good fight." May you and your family be blessed abundantly.

Published by: Gina
New Jersey 04/03/2009 06:13 AM EST

Chris Smith has been our congressman in the very liberal state of NJ for over 25 years. How he gets elected each time is truly God's doing. Chris Smith is the real deal and is a very solid Catholic and very pro life. Thank you Chris for all you do! We are praying for you!

Published by: Nancy
NC 04/03/2009 05:23 AM EST

What an important statement and one that should be highly publicized. Hillary apparently asked who painted the image and was told it was God. Did she not even know the story of the miracle? Did she get no briefing on any of this? Did she not see the irony of the two events - visiting the Patroness of the Americas and the unborn, then accepting an award in honor of Margaret Sanger!

Published by: Anthony Olsovsky
Houston, TX 04/03/2009 04:48 AM EST

What a breath of fresh air...A rare politician who gets it.

Published by: Raymund Toledo
Manila, PHILIPPINES 04/03/2009 04:25 AM EST

America needs more solons like Congressman Smith of New Jersey. It's about time someone took seriously the Pope's warning about America's culture of death.

Published by: Jenny Bryans
NJ 04/03/2009 02:19 AM EST

Finally, a good politician that speaks the truth and is for life! hmmm.... God asked Hilary..."who do you choose to honor, praise, venerate, imitate... Our Lady, Mother of our Lord, or Margaret Sanger, Lady of Death of the Innocence"... a seemingly obvious choice, too bad Hilary didn't see the obvious and chose the wrong answer. Thank you Congressman Smith for speaking out for the truth!

Published by: Peter Xuereb
Australia 04/03/2009 02:05 AM EST

What do you expect or anyone else fro that matter expect from a woman or even a country that has put its faith in mammon rather than GOD all I can say is Come Chastisements Come and rid the world of such stupid Sodom and Gomorrah type fools please and help us get back to morality

Published by: joachim
Washington 04/03/2009 01:37 AM EST

"........ Clinton in her speech said that Margaret Sanger's “life and leadership” was “one of the most transformational in the entire history of the human race.” ....
________________________-
The angel of darkness is presented as an Angel of Light.

....... up close and personal .....not one life in America has been spared form this scourge in some way, shape or form.......................Hmmm......

I hope that Hilary finds the Handbook on Guadalupe....at least just for the treasure of history it contains..........
She would be in awe....real awe...............

Published by: Ken Paulsen
Portland Oregon 04/03/2009 01:09 AM EST

Thank God there are still a few good politicians in Washington like Congressman Smith! I just wish Hillary and pals would stop their death march long enough to consider what he has to say. If only they knew the fruits of their labors that await them.

Published by: frances marievincent
NY, NY, USA 04/03/2009 12:58 AM EST

Chris Smith is the kind of president the United States needs. Thank you senator for
your truthfulness. We need more in government to speak the truth to our country because our immorality is dragging us down, down.
If we would change we could prevent God's chasetisement.

Published by: Marina
Concord, CA, USA 04/03/2009 12:44 AM EST

How wonderfully refreshing! A voice cries out in the wilderness...Yes!

Published by: Priscilla
Delray Beach, FL 04/03/2009 12:36 AM EST

God bless Chris Smith. He is the leader for us!

Published by: Rose Marie Nicolas
Lincoln City, OR 04/03/2009 12:36 AM EST

God Bless Congressman Smith. Let all pro-life people flood the Senate and Housee with our support for Congressman Smith and his request to revisit the Federal and State envolvement with Planned Parenthood.

Published by: John
Virginia 04/03/2009 12:22 AM EST

I served in Iraq. Congressman Smith visited us there - he's the real deal. God bless you - St. Michael defend you!

Published by: Sue
Upland, Pa. USA 04/02/2009 11:58 PM EST

Congressman Smith, You are a Godsend We need you more than ever to stand up to this Administration , and save our most innocent babies in the womb, Again , God Bless YOU!!
Smith for President!!!!

Published by: Mary Ann
Bethlehem Pa 04/02/2009 11:42 PM EST

Thanks Chris, your a real man, there arent that many around anymore in Congress and the House, Great Job.

Published by: Mary Louise
Morris, MN. USA 04/02/2009 11:30 PM EST

BRAVO, Congressman Chris Smith! Thank you for your powerful TRUTH and COURAGE! The Holy Spirit was with you as you faced that pro-abortion House of Representatives. WOW! Senate and all world Congresses: wake up, read, and listen to the DOCUMENTED FACTS about Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood.

Published by: Linda West
Chicago Heights, IL, USA 04/02/2009 11:19 PM EST

I've never heard of Chris Smith before today but is sure seems like he has the backbone to be an effective leader. Hey, Mr. Smith!! Will you run for President????

Published by: gabe
singapore 04/02/2009 11:07 PM EST

congressmen smith you are truly a hero. america and the world need more people like you. God bless you.

Published by: Ralph Khourie
Columbus,Ohio USA 04/02/2009 10:55 PM EST

Wonderfull speech
nothing will go right in the obamh administeration until aboration is finished by law

Published by: Leticia Velasquez
Canterbury, CT 04/02/2009 10:54 PM EST

Thank you Rep.Smith for providing the clear moral leadership which is sorely needed in the US governement. Thank you for daring to quote the racist and eugenist comments of Margaret Sanger to the world. It's time she was known for the racist she was.
As a member of three of the racial groups she wanted to eliminate, I applaud you.

Published by: Adam
Grand Rapids, MI 04/02/2009 10:46 PM EST

Mr. Smith goes to Washington, and kicks some tail while taking names. Good for you sir!

Published by: Michael
safety harbor, fl, USA 04/02/2009 10:45 PM EST

Hillary might as well say that she is in awe of Hitler while she's at it. Hitler and Margaret Sanger seem to have a lot in common. Im glad to see elected officials standing up for something right, instead of what a crowd may want

Published by: Dorothy
Santa Rosa CA 04/02/2009 10:40 PM EST

Makes me want to move to NJ. Thank you Chirs Smith!

Published by: Cris
San Diego, CA USA 04/02/2009 10:40 PM EST

Rep. Smith is a rare entity in America, today. A Statesman who hasn't sacrificed his values and morals for public office. One who isn't afraid to expose the truth.

Published by: Faith Gouveia
Chesterfield, MO 04/02/2009 10:39 PM EST

Thank you, Mr. Congressman for your commitment to life.

Published by: Lisa
Reston, VA 04/02/2009 10:30 PM EST

We need more bold politicans like Congressman Smith to speak the truth.
Deuteronomy 30:19:
...I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now CHOOSE LIFE, so that you and your children may live.

Published by: Dan H
Richmond, CA, USA 04/02/2009 10:26 PM EST

Bravo! How refreshing to see Congressman Smith stand up so courageously in defense of life! He also managed to peel back the public veneer of Planned Parenthood and reveal it for the evil it is. God bless Congressman Smith.

Published by: maria
pa 04/02/2009 10:25 PM EST

He is a man of character and courage.God bless you Mr. Smith

Published by: Mariam
canada 04/02/2009 10:23 PM EST

Mr Smith Goes to Washington 2012!

God Bless this servant of God and the people of America, and champion of Human Rights.

Published by: Anastacia
Truckee, Ca 04/02/2009 10:12 PM EST

It is so wonderful to see a politican who defend life and is not ashamed to defend life!
Praise God for Cong.Smith

Published by: Lu Malkin
Granada Hills, CA USA 04/02/2009 10:06 PM EST

May God bless Mr. Smith abundantly. It is so refreshing to have an elected official tell TRUTH in the face of adversity. He certainly is a light in the darkness! Thank you, Mr. Smith for your courage. Iwish yo uwere running for office here in CA; I would certainly canvass for your reelection!

Published by: Diane
Houston TX 04/02/2009 10:06 PM EST

Thank you Congressman Smith for hopefully opening the eyes of those deceived followers of Planned Parenthood. The problem with many people, including our Sec. of State, Hillary Clinton, is they do not investigate, listen or learn the truth. They just go blindly on "their" way spouting the pro-abortion propaganda. How impressed are you with the founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger, now that you know the truth?

Published by: Cathy
Pa 04/02/2009 09:48 PM EST

God bless YOU Sir

Published by: Sr. Margaret
Portland, ME 04/02/2009 09:29 PM EST

Praise God for the courage of Congressman Smith. We need more people like him in our Congress to turn our country back to God and protection for the unborn. God bless Congressman Smith.

Published by: Theresa
Beltsville, MD 04/02/2009 09:26 PM EST

I wish our men of the cloth had the courage to say in the pulpit what this brave congressman said to his colleagues. Far too many have for far too long remained silent and now we are reaping the consequences, a pro-death administration. God help us now!

Published by: Markus
Lexington, MA 04/02/2009 09:14 PM EST

Thank you Mr. Smith.
We are in need of people like you. May God bless you.

Published by: Maureen
Geneva, Illinois 04/02/2009 09:10 PM EST

Thank God, there is at least one politician with integrity who speaks the truth. If there are any more in Washington, when will hey finally stand up with Mr. Smith. You must be new to Washington. Stay strong, there are many out there to support you. God bless, you.

Published by: Stephanie Fitzpatrick
Baltimore, MD 04/02/2009 09:09 PM EST

Thank you Congressman
Smith for your courage to Defend Life for those whose voiceis not heard.

Published by: Lazarus
Massachusetts 04/02/2009 09:02 PM EST

Bravo!!! Rep. Smith.
It is time to point to our leadership and showing that you cannot have it both ways. Holy Scripture states that you can not serve God and Mammon. Thank you for standing your ground. May the Lord continue to shelter you.

Published by: Cathy
Weymouth,Ma. USA 04/02/2009 08:46 PM EST

Thank you Congressman Smith. Thank you for your courage.May God Bless you and keep you always in His Tender Loving Care.

Published by: Linda
South Bend, IN 04/02/2009 08:38 PM EST

Thank you Congressman Smith! Next would you address the issue of BO, the most pro-abortion president in our history, speaking at Notre Dame's graduation?

Published by: Paul Connick
Gretna, La. 04/02/2009 08:36 PM EST

Mr Smith went to Washington.....I pray he stays and continues to enlighten. We all pray for you
Mr. Smith,,Thanks

Published by: Lucia
Jacksonville, FL U.S.A. 04/02/2009 08:33 PM EST

AMEN!!!

Rep. Chris Smith is a shining example of a Godly strong man, filled with the truth and the courage to proclaim it! He is what our world so desperately needs, most especially in public office!

Thank you, Rep. Chris Smith, and may God continue to Bless you, your family, and your public service to our country and our world!

Published by: Robert Curley
Tampa Fl USA 04/02/2009 08:28 PM EST

I already sent my comment.

Published by: mary
IA 04/02/2009 08:25 PM EST

Congressman Smith, you are one of the unsung heros and not just to get votes but because you truly believe in the sanctity of life. God give you strength and our prayers to continue the battle against evil. And the rest of us need to follow his lead, put our money where our mouths are.

Published by: Joan
Benzi 04/02/2009 08:24 PM EST

God bless Congressman Smith for his courage..

Published by: Judy M.
Jacksonville FL USA 04/02/2009 08:18 PM EST

Again, Congressman Chris Smith takes the lead in exhibiting truth and sanity in the face of the culture of death and pervasive ignorance.

Published by: Bob
Ogdensburg NY USA 04/02/2009 08:14 PM EST

At least there is one honest,thoughtful,ethical politician in Washington. God Bless Congressman Smith!

Published by: Tricia
Dallas, TX 04/02/2009 07:58 PM EST

Congressman Chris Smith has been defending life vehemently for years...he has been a light in this dark, depraved world for a long time. Pray for him - he is a beautiful man/soul who is unafraid to speak the truth. May God bless you, and may Our Lady keep you, Mr. Smith!

Published by: Alice
USA 04/02/2009 07:43 PM EST

Wow. What an incredible statement.

Published by: Deborah
Columbia, Md 04/02/2009 07:34 PM EST

Finally, someone uses his intellect to investigage Planned Parenthood and the Clintons!
If only minorities would realize that the real motive of Planned Parenthood is to wipe out Blacks.

Published by: scott spindler
scs mi 04/02/2009 07:33 PM EST

god bless congressman smith. finally someone on the right track.

Published by: T
Quincy Ma USA 04/02/2009 07:19 PM EST

You mean there is a man on earth like him, and he's a politician. Mr. Smith is in my prayers , if he isnt ruined yet he soon will be . We are living in dark times, Mr Smith is a ray of light.

Published by: salome
nyc,USA 04/02/2009 07:09 PM EST

Our Lord and Virgin of Guadelupe will most definitely continue to inspire,bless and protect Congressman Smith and don't doubt for 1 milisecond that God Almighty doesN't know where hilary's "coming from."

Published by: Anne C.
New York 04/02/2009 07:06 PM EST

A masterpiece! God bless Congressman Smith. If only more Catholics in all walks of life had the courage to speak out. He puts the hierarchy to shame.

Published by: Barbara
Palm Coast,FL 04/02/2009 07:05 PM EST

God bless Congressman Smith and his constituents who have voted him into office. May they long continue to do so. How wonderful it would be if we had more men of that caliber in both our Congress and our Senate. I believe our founding fathers would indeed be proud of this son of our nation with liberty and freedom for all.

Published by: Barbara
Norton, Ohio, USA 04/02/2009 07:01 PM EST

Thank you Mr. Smith !
So good to know that there is a politician in our Country who knows what is right and is not afraid to speak up ! God Bless you !

Published by: Fr. Dan
CANADA 04/02/2009 06:59 PM EST

Impressive!
This is a real kind of speach!

(Hope Raymond Arroyo invites him over to EWTN sometime soon!)

Published by: BobCatholic
Chicago, IL 04/02/2009 06:54 PM EST

Talk about echoing what Isaiah said: "I put before you life and death, choose life that you may live."

Published by: Lisa
West Palm Beach FL 04/02/2009 06:53 PM EST

May God bless you, Congressman Smith for your COURAGE in speaking the TRUTH! There has been a media blackout regarding Margaret Sanger's evil agenda.

Published by: Lorraine Rodriguez
Santa Fe, New Mexico 04/02/2009 06:42 PM EST

God bless Congressman Chris Smith. Courage to speak out for the unborn comes from the Holy Spirit. "Fear not, for I am with you." (Isaiah 41) Our prayer is that more of our political and Church leaders will find the same strength. Thank you so much Congressman Smith.

Published by: Theresa
Bound Brook, NJ 04/02/2009 06:41 PM EST

Courage to Mr. Smith who goes to Washington for us, and prayers. He stands very tall, telling the truth about Sanger, Clinton should read those quotes. Courage and may others follow Smith's courage. Who can speak so clearly. God Bless you.

Published by: Anne
USA 04/02/2009 06:30 PM EST

Thank you, Mr. Smith. We need more people of faith and courage like you. May God continue to bless you.

Published by: Cheryl Perkins
Council Bluffs 04/02/2009 06:28 PM EST

God Bless You Mr. Smith! Keep speaking up!! Those other spineless characters we call congressmen, don't have the integrity to speak.

Published by: Joseph Ambrose
Canfield 04/02/2009 06:25 PM EST

Wonderfully spoken and to the point. Mr. Smith goes to Congress. An old movie about a greenhorn congressman who has the guts to defend right over big and powerful. Could this be life finally imitating art? Bravo to you Congressman Smith.

Published by: Diane
New Jersey 04/02/2009 06:12 PM EST

Thank you,thank you,thank you Congressman Smith for bringing to light the issue no has courage to speak about! I am proud that you are our elected official.

Published by: ann
homosassa. fl, usa 04/02/2009 06:11 PM EST

More truth in Congressman Smith's words than what I hear from the clergy in my own church. Way to go!

Published by: Kelly
South Carolina 04/02/2009 05:50 PM EST

Thank you Congressman Smith for speaking out against Mrs. Clinton's hypocrisy. She and most others in the Obama administration, and their actions are a disgrace to this country. God bless you for standing up for life and morality!

Published by: Phil
Nashville, TN 04/02/2009 05:38 PM EST

THANK YOU, Mr. Smith! I'm glad you went to Washington. It's a shame that he will never be a Presidential nominee, though. Waaaaay too honest and pro-life and truly religious for the RNC that gave us John "bomb bomb Iran" McCain.

Published by: Carolyn
Oakdale 04/02/2009 05:36 PM EST

I also wish I lived in his district. We the people would like to stand in front of Mr. Speaker and say the same thing. Thank GOD for Chris Smith and may God bless him. Keep up the good work.

Published by: Dan
Santa Fe/NM/US 04/02/2009 03:28 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

Mr. Smith for President! He is about the only one in that pack of thieves that is worth his salt. God set Clinton up to be the fool or to come to an epiphany moment---she chose poorly.

Published by: Jairo Castillo
Canovanas, PR 04/02/2009 03:27 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

Wow, what a statement! Thank you Holy spirit for giving him the courage to tell the Truth and defend the most vulnerable.

Published by: Chris
Denham Springs/LA/USA 04/02/2009 02:45 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

IT's wonderful tohear an elected representative finally stand up and say what so many cry out for. May this congressman serve us for many many more years.

Published by: Michael
Benicarlo-Spain 04/02/2009 02:21 PM EST

Rate: Regular

Many of these politicians are just con artists,and the sheep believe it when they do these acts in public...what they actual do is reverse.

Published by: Mary Henige
Detroit, Michigan, USA 04/02/2009 01:43 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

Wow! Wish I lived in Congressman Smith's district! Good for him and for life.

Published by: Jack
Canada 04/02/2009 01:39 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

It is nice to see a politician with a spine for a change.

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