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Chris Smith: We should all be afraid because they have no respect for basic democratic rights that we cherish so much.

On the recordApril 25, 2018
We should all be afraid because they have no respect for basic democratic rights that we cherish so much.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern over China's disregard for democratic rights.

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