Chris Smith actually said...

It ought to be all about restoring the rule of law, abiding by the law, abolishing all forms of illegal detention and torture as main themes of their negotiations.

Context

Smith emphasizes the need for human rights discussions in U.S.-China negotiations.

09/17/2015

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