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Chris Smith: “The problem with the mere passage of a law without effective implementation is exactly what Dr. Baer mentioned earlier…”

On the recordJune 4, 2013
The problem with the mere passage of a law without effective implementation is exactly what Dr. Baer mentioned earlier about the guarantee of a lawyer, a defense attorney for those who have been accused.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for effective law implementation regarding trafficking.

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