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Chris Smith: Our desire is not to hurt the Rwandan people. Our desire is not to cut them off from essential support for agricultural…

On the recordDecember 10, 2012
Our desire is not to hurt the Rwandan people. Our desire is not to cut them off from essential support for agricultural, education, or health programs.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the U.S. intention to support Rwandan citizens while addressing government issues.

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