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Chris Smith: “I think section 505 really is part of what we should be doing with so many bills, and that is focusing on sanctioning…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I think section 505 really is part of what we should be doing with so many bills, and that is focusing on sanctioning the very people who commit the crimes.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights the importance of targeting individuals responsible for crimes rather than punishing entire nations.

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