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Chris Smith: “Human rights have to be at the very top of the President's agenda.”

On the recordMay 9, 2016
Human rights have to be at the very top of the President's agenda.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing human rights in U.S.-Vietnam relations.

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