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Chris Smith: I think we were more than willing to work with the corporations to try to find a way that is very corporate friendly but…

On the recordApril 23, 2013
I think we were more than willing to work with the corporations to try to find a way that is very corporate friendly but also human rights friendly.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes balancing corporate interests with human rights in legislation.

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