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Chris Smith: It has been my experience 36 years as a Member of Congress that when it comes to human rights even of our own citizens…

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
It has been my experience 36 years as a Member of Congress that when it comes to human rights even of our own citizens, very often other issues have a way of crowding out that concern.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith reflects on the neglect of human rights issues over time in Congress.

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