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Chris Smith: Part of it is out of frustration, Zoe--Ms. Lofgren--to the fact that, you know, we have had this for 10 years, we have…

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
Part of it is out of frustration, Zoe--Ms. Lofgren--to the fact that, you know, we have had this for 10 years, we have had other existing authorities.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith expresses frustration over the lack of action on existing authorities for human rights.

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