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Chris Smith: I would hope, as you pointed out, that if the MFN were to go forward or the waiving and ending of Jackson-Vanik, this…

On the recordMarch 20, 2012
I would hope, as you pointed out, that if the MFN were to go forward or the waiving and ending of Jackson-Vanik, this needs to be part of a package because otherwise, unfortunately, we will miss a significant opportunity.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for linking trade agreements to human rights considerations.

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