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Chris Smith: I told them to mind their own business; I will meet with whomever I want to.

On the recordDecember 9, 2019
I told them to mind their own business; I will meet with whomever I want to.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith asserts his right to meet with Taiwanese officials despite Chinese objections.

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