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Chris Smith: “We cannot separate human rights from other interests especially trade, sacrificing both Chinese victims and American…”

On the recordApril 19, 2023
We cannot separate human rights from other interests especially trade, sacrificing both Chinese victims and American values in the process.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Emphasizes the importance of integrating human rights into trade discussions.

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