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Jason Smith: I think we should continue to emphasize that. But I also don't think we should be ashamed of admitting our concerns.

On the recordJanuary 13, 2014
I think we should continue to emphasize that. But I also don't think we should be ashamed of admitting our concerns.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

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Smith advocates for transparency about U.S. concerns regarding China's behavior.

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