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Chris Smith: I am concerned when the United States Government, when President Obama was asked about Chen Guangcheng specifically and…

On the recordMay 14, 2012
I am concerned when the United States Government, when President Obama was asked about Chen Guangcheng specifically and human rights, he said, 'No comment on Chen,' and that, human rights, 'it comes up.'
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith expresses concern over President Obama's lack of comment on human rights issues related to Chen Guangcheng.

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