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Chris Smith: the President would be empowered, through the Secretary of State, to deny a visa to that individual and lists would be…

On the recordOctober 31, 2011
the President would be empowered, through the Secretary of State, to deny a visa to that individual and lists would be promulgated that would contain the names of people who have been part of those crimes.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith outlines visa restrictions for individuals involved in human rights abuses.

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