If I remember right, Lamar Smith is just another RHINO who talks a good game but lacks the action to accomplish it. I.E., he is just like the rest of Congress Repubs who promise and promise, but those promises mean nothing as they think they really work for the Chamber and K Street and those promises are to fool the rubes into reelecting them..
I did vote against Lamar Smith in a primary runoff, but his opponent didn’t stand a chance. I like Smith, but he isn’t tough enough IMO. He is my Rep, so I get to vote every 2 years.