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Chris Smith: the President... should pick up the phone and call some top leadership.

On the recordJuly 22, 2014
the President... should pick up the phone and call some top leadership.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith urges the President to prioritize communication with foreign leaders regarding human rights.

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