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Chris Smith: The American people should not have to subsidize torture or underwrite the jailing of journalists, religious leaders…

On the recordMay 9, 2016
The American people should not have to subsidize torture or underwrite the jailing of journalists, religious leaders, labor activists, or advocates of democracy.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith argues against U.S. support for Vietnam's human rights abuses.

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