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Chris Smith: I have believed for a long time in sanctions that are even more microtargeted--I have a bill pending right now called…

On the recordSeptember 11, 2013
I have believed for a long time in sanctions that are even more microtargeted--I have a bill pending right now called Jacob's Law that seeks to hold human rights abusers accountable.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith advocates for more targeted sanctions against human rights abusers.

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