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Chris Smith: We believe that the unborn child should be held harmless.

On the recordOctober 10, 2017
We believe that the unborn child should be held harmless.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need to protect unborn children under the Mexico City policy.

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