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Chris Smith: I am afraid in Vietnam they are going to have to prove it to us.

On the recordJune 15, 2016
I am afraid in Vietnam they are going to have to prove it to us.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses skepticism about Vietnam's commitment to rule of law.

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