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Chris Smith: “I do thank her that she reminded us--back in 1983 Congress took very strong action in admonishing the IOC not to accept…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
I do thank her that she reminded us--back in 1983 Congress took very strong action in admonishing the IOC not to accept China for the Olympics in the year 2000.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith recalls past congressional actions against China's Olympic hosting due to human rights issues.

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