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Chris Smith: Iran continues to be one of the world's leading abusers of fundamental human rights.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
Iran continues to be one of the world's leading abusers of fundamental human rights.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes Iran's severe human rights abuses.

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