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Chris Smith: Our maps did not recognize that they had been annexed, conquered by the Soviet Union. And we stood firm.

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
Our maps did not recognize that they had been annexed, conquered by the Soviet Union. And we stood firm.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith reflects on historical U.S. policy towards Baltic states under Soviet control.

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