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Chris Smith: The whole family goes to jail and I think that is under-appreciated by policymakers everywhere.

On the recordJuly 22, 2015
The whole family goes to jail and I think that is under-appreciated by policymakers everywhere.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the impact of persecution on families of dissidents.

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