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Chris Smith: The U.S. must commit anew to standing with China's reformers and dissidents, embracing their aspirations and…

On the recordDecember 6, 2016
The U.S. must commit anew to standing with China's reformers and dissidents, embracing their aspirations and consistently pressing the Chinese Government and Communist Party to respect basic human rights and uphold the rule of law.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes U.S. support for Chinese reformers and the importance of human rights.

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