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Chris Smith: “We cannot allow Japan to continue to be noncompliant. These are children.”

On the recordApril 10, 2018
We cannot allow Japan to continue to be noncompliant. These are children.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the urgency of addressing Japan's noncompliance regarding child custody issues.

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