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Chris Smith: “I would hope, barest minimum, begin that investigation because this is Pandora's Box.”

On the recordDecember 12, 2011
I would hope, barest minimum, begin that investigation because this is Pandora's Box.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for an investigation into labor exploitation.

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