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Chris Smith: As Chairman, I hope that President Obama doesn't put human rights last on the agenda--or not at all--as he did when…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
As Chairman, I hope that President Obama doesn't put human rights last on the agenda--or not at all--as he did when Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the White House on January 19th, 2011.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith urges Obama to prioritize human rights during Xi Jinping's visit.

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