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Chris Smith: So the first thing it seems to me that needs to happen is that we must raise our voices about these human rights cases.

On the recordJune 2, 2015
So the first thing it seems to me that needs to happen is that we must raise our voices about these human rights cases.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith advocates for vocal support of human rights cases in China.

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