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Chris Smith: There should never be an instance in which American diplomats are specifically targeted ever.

On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
There should never be an instance in which American diplomats are specifically targeted ever.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith condemns the targeting of U.S. diplomats in South Sudan.

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