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Chris Smith: Moms and Dads are left in the United States. They are forced to enter a foreign court system known for its incessant…

On the recordMarch 24, 2015
Moms and Dads are left in the United States. They are forced to enter a foreign court system known for its incessant appeals and multi-year delays and even mega-intimidation.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Describing the challenges faced by parents in abduction cases involving India.

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