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Chris Smith: We cannot and we must not be silent as Iran continues to unlawfully detain American citizens, and we won't stop until…

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
We cannot and we must not be silent as Iran continues to unlawfully detain American citizens, and we won't stop until the Namazis are released.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for action against Iran's detention of American citizens.

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