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Chris Smith: Words are cheap in Washington. They are cheap in Hanoi as well. We asked for deeds.

On the recordMay 24, 2016
Words are cheap in Washington. They are cheap in Hanoi as well. We asked for deeds.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes the President for lifting the arms embargo on Vietnam despite human rights concerns.

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