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Chris Smith: The United States must be vigilant in protecting the human rights of racial, ethnic, linguistic minorities, women, and…

On the recordApril 28, 2015
The United States must be vigilant in protecting the human rights of racial, ethnic, linguistic minorities, women, and children, religious minorities, and political dissidents, among others.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for vigilance in protecting human rights.

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