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Chris Smith: I mean, this legislation can move and should move quickly. It has been delayed far too long for whatever reasons.

On the recordMay 8, 2013
I mean, this legislation can move and should move quickly. It has been delayed far too long for whatever reasons.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the urgency of passing delayed legislation.

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