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Chris Smith: The problem with language such as 'highest labor standards ever' is that the point of comparison is so low.

On the recordMay 13, 2015
The problem with language such as 'highest labor standards ever' is that the point of comparison is so low.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith critiques the administration's claims about labor standards compared to existing conditions.

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