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Chris Smith: By denying visas to certain Chinese nationals in the government who promote human rights abuses, we might as well assist…

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
By denying visas to certain Chinese nationals in the government who promote human rights abuses, we might as well assist Chinese patriots who work to end the lack of accountability for government officials who are part of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith advocates for visa denials to Chinese officials involved in human rights abuses.

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