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Chris Smith: If I was in the Thai Embassy I would say, What gives here? That is very, very discouraging.

On the recordNovember 3, 2015
If I was in the Thai Embassy I would say, What gives here? That is very, very discouraging.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses frustration over inconsistent trafficking designations between countries.

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