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Chris Smith: There have been members on both sides of the aisle that recognize that this indeed is modern day slavery.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
There have been members on both sides of the aisle that recognize that this indeed is modern day slavery.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on bipartisan recognition of trafficking as modern slavery.

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