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Chris Smith: Profits trumped human rights, and I have concerns that that pressure will build.

On the recordApril 28, 2015
Profits trumped human rights, and I have concerns that that pressure will build.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith expresses concern that commercial interests may undermine human rights efforts.

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