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Chris Smith: I opposed PNTR for China, given its abysmal human rights record, its unfair trade practices, and its disdain for the…

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
I opposed PNTR for China, given its abysmal human rights record, its unfair trade practices, and its disdain for the rule of law.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith reflects on his opposition to China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations due to human rights concerns.

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