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Chris Smith: This is shortsighted, misguided, and driven by an ideological agenda more than a clear assessment of long-term U.S.…

On the recordJune 21, 2016
This is shortsighted, misguided, and driven by an ideological agenda more than a clear assessment of long-term U.S. interests.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Criticism of the President's approach to dealing with authoritarian regimes.

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