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Chris Van Hollen: those comments by Smotrich, the Minister of Finance, and somebody who has an important portfolio over the West Bank…

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
those comments by Smotrich, the Minister of Finance, and somebody who has an important portfolio over the West Bank, those do not reflect our values, do they?
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen questions if Smotrich's comments align with U.S. values.

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