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Chris Smith: I would hope, and I would make the appeal, as did the Washington Post, that at Lafayette Park, those who gather in…

On the recordSeptember 17, 2015
I would hope, and I would make the appeal, as did the Washington Post, that at Lafayette Park, those who gather in peaceful protest be given that opportunity to express themselves.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith advocates for the right to protest during Xi Jinping's visit.

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