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Chris Smith: I would hope, as you indicated, that the dialogue would be of some meaning.

On the recordJuly 8, 2012
I would hope, as you indicated, that the dialogue would be of some meaning.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith expresses hope for meaningful dialogue on human rights issues.

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