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Chris Smith: United States must pressure the Burmese regime to allow former political prisoners to obtain passports so they can make…

On the recordApril 24, 2012
United States must pressure the Burmese regime to allow former political prisoners to obtain passports so they can make trips abroad in response to the United States easing of visa restrictions on Burmese officials.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith calls for the U.S. to advocate for the rights of former political prisoners in Burma.

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