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Chris Smith: If you don't use the sanctions, this becomes an unimplemented law and a toothless piece of legislation.

On the recordMarch 24, 2015
If you don't use the sanctions, this becomes an unimplemented law and a toothless piece of legislation.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith warns that without enforcement, laws on child abduction are ineffective.

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