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Chris Smith: “In this country, thankfully, we put our arms around unwed mothers and try to protect them and help them through.”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
In this country, thankfully, we put our arms around unwed mothers and try to protect them and help them through.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Contrasts U.S. support for unwed mothers with China's coercive policies.

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